headachy

American

[hed-ey-kee] / ˈhɛdˌeɪ ki /

adjective

having a headache.
accompanied by or causing headaches.

a headachy cold.

headachy British

/ ˈhɛdˌeɪkɪ /

adjective

suffering from, caused by, or likely to cause a headache

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Etymology

Origin of headachy

First recorded in 1820–30; headache + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Even mild dehydration can make you feel tired, headachy and unable to concentrate, which isn’t good for your productivity or your well-being.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

I was weak, having trouble breathing, headachy – it felt like a case of the flu, and not a light one.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

Feeling a bit low, a bit slow, a bit headachy, a bit foggy.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2019

That boy, Alan, played with infectious vitality by Keith Nobbs, arrives dazed and headachy after the long bus trip from Nebraska.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2011

“Where will you go?” said Mary, heavy-eyed and headachy after her disturbed night.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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