# headache

Pronunciation: say "HED-ayk" /ˈhɛdeɪk/

## Noun

1. A pain or ache located in the head, ranging from a mild throb to a sharp, persistent discomfort.
   - Simple: A pain you feel inside your head.
   - _A pounding headache kept him awake for most of the night._
   - _Bright lights and loud noise can bring on a severe headache in some people._
2. An annoying problem or persistent source of trouble and frustration.
   - Simple: Something annoying that causes you trouble or worry.
   - _Organizing the conference turned into a logistical headache for the planning team._
   - _Tax season is a recurring headache for small business owners._

## Origin

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

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/headache (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).