Definition

Feeling pain or discomfort in the head, often due to a headache.

Example

After a long day at work, I felt headachy and needed to rest.

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Conversation

I didn't sleep well last night and now I feel so headachy.

Oh no, that sounds terrible! Have you taken anything for it?

Not yet, I was hoping it would go away on its own.

You should definitely take some medicine; it might help you feel better.

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Root Explanation

Headachy → It is formed from "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the upper part of the body containing the brain) and "-achy" (a suffix indicating a condition or quality). The word "headachy" describes a condition characterized by pain in the head.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'head' which refers to the upper part of the body where pain occurs, and the suffix '-achy' indicates a condition. This helps you remember that 'headachy' means experiencing a condition of pain in the head.

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