Meaning & Definition of word "Headache"

Headache

/ˈhɛd.eɪk/

1. A continuous pain in the head.
- Example: After a long day at work, I was dealing with a terrible headache.
2. A situation causing irritation or trouble.
- Example: Organizing the event turned out to be a headache due to the number of last-minute changes.
3. Discomfort in the head often accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea.
- Example: She decided to take some medicine after feeling the headache coming on.

Middle English: from head + ache.

headache in a bottle:

A situation that can induce distress or pain.

splitting headache:

An extremely intense headache.

head in the clouds:

A state of daydreaming or absent-mindedness often leading to problems.

migraine:

A severe headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light.

tension headache:

A common type of headache caused by muscle tension.

cluster headache:

A very painful headache that occurs in clusters or cycles.

Meaning: Brain freeze

Example Sentence: I got a brain freeze from that ice-cold drink.

Meaning: Banger

Example Sentence: I woke up with a banger after that party last night.