headache
Translation
headache, problem
Examples
I have a bad headache.
I have a bad headache.
This project is a real headache.
This project is a real headache.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a pain in one's head I have a headache.
((noun)) a person or thing that causes worry or trouble This task is a real headache.
Similar Words
Synonyms: migraine; problem, hassle, nuisance
Etymology
A compound word from 'head' + 'ache' (pain). It literally means 'head pain'.
Memory Tips
Remember that it can be used for both literal pain in the head and figuratively for a problem or annoyance.