Backachy

/ˈbækˌeɪki/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by backaches; suffering from or prone to back pain.

Etymology

From backache + -y (English adjectival suffix). The -y ending creates adjectives from nouns, similar to how 'pain' becomes 'painty' or 'ache' becomes 'achy.'

Kelly Says

This informal adjective appears mostly in casual speech rather than medical writing, but it perfectly captures how people describe themselves when their backs are bothering them.

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