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achy
[ ey-kee ]
/ ˈeɪ ki /
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adjective, ach·i·er, ach·i·est.
having or causing an aching sensation: an achy back.
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OTHER WORDS FROM achy
ach·i·ness, nounWords nearby achy
achromobacter, A chromosome, Achromycin, Achsah, Achtung, achy, ach-y-fi, acicula, acicular, aciculate, aciculum
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British Dictionary definitions for achy
achy
/ (ˈeɪkɪ) /
adjective achier or achiest
affected by a continuous dull pain; aching
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