English Explanatory Dictionary

headache

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pain or ache in the head.
  2. A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛdeɪk/ en-us-headache.ogg

Word forms

headache headaches headach head-ache

Etymology

From Middle English hevedeche, from Old English hēafodeċe. By surface analysis, head + ache.

Synonyms

cephalalgia bother pain in the neck

Derived words

alarm clock headache antiheadache cluster headache headache tree headache vine headaching headachy hypnic headache ice cream headache icecream headache ice-pick headache I have a headache migraine headache preheadache red wine headache sexual headache sick headache suicide headache thunderclap headache
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