headache meaning

headache as a noun

1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
   • New York traffic is a constant concern
   • it's a major worry

   Synonyms: concern, worry, vexation

   Type of: negative stimulus

   Kinds: bugaboo, burden, business

2. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

   Synonyms: head ache, cephalalgia

   Type of: ache

   Kinds: histamine headache, migraine, sick headache, sinus headache, tension headache

How to pronounce headache

headache is pronounced /ˈhɛdeɪk/ in British English and /ˈhɛdeɪk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.