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Definition of headache

headache

/ˈhɛdeɪk/
head · ache
Plural:headaches
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Adjective:headachy
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• noun

1

A continuous pain in the head.

Example

"Staring at the computer screen all afternoon gave her a severe headache."

2

Something or someone that causes worry, difficulty, or annoyance.

Example

"Filing the new tax forms has become a major headache for small business owners."

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• Rhymes for headache

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'heafodece', a compound of 'heafod' (head) and 'ece' (ache, pain).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headache. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headache
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