Headache
(noun)
- A pain in the head, typically associated with tension, hangover, or illness.
- A source of annoyance or trouble.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english hǣd "head" + ache. compare with dutch hoofdpijn and german kopfschmerz.
Examples:
- I have a headache and feel dizzy.
- The noise of the construction gave her a headache.
- The headache of dealing with the bureaucracy was almost unbearable.
- His headache was caused by stress and lack of sleep.
- She woke up with a headache after drinking too much wine the night before.