Achy: meaning, definitions and examples
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achy
[ หeษชki ]
physical discomfort
Achy refers to a sensation of persistent or dull pain in a part of the body. This discomfort can be associated with fatigue, illness, or overexertion, and it may affect muscles, joints, or other areas. The feeling is often described as a deep, throbbing ache rather than sharp pain.
Synonyms
painful, sore, throbbing, uncomfortable
Examples of usage
- After a long hike, my legs felt achy.
- I woke up with an achy back from sleeping in an awkward position.
- The flu left me feeling tired and achy all over.
- He experienced achy joints after working out too hard.
Translations
Translations of the word "achy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dolorido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆเคจเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช schmerzhaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyeri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพะปััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bolฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใ
๐ซ๐ท douloureux
๐ช๐ธ doloroso
๐น๐ท aฤrฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุคูู
๐จ๐ฟ bolestivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bolestivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ boleฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกrsaukandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช ํต์ฆ์ด ์๋
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤrฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ doloroso
Etymology
The word 'achy' is derived from the noun 'ache', which originates from the Old English word 'acan', meaning 'to have pain'. This term has its roots in Proto-Germanic *akล, which also relates to the idea of pain or discomfort. Historically, 'ache' has been used in various forms throughout the English language to describe different types of pain, but 'achy' as an adjective to describe something characterized by pain emerged later, illustrating a common English linguistic tendency to create adjectives by adding 'y' to nouns. 'Achy' became a colloquial term particularly in the 19th century, as it encapsulated a common experience of discomfort that was often overlooked in more formal descriptions of pain. As a result, it is now widely used in casual conversation to convey a general sense of bodily discomfort.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,018, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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