headache

Meaning

  1. A pain or ache in the head.
  2. (figuratively) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈhɛdeɪk/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English hevedeche, from Old English hēafodeċe, equivalent to head + ache.

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