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Definition headache in British English

headache noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhedeɪk/
1

a pain in your head

Example

I've got a splitting headache (=an extremely bad headache).

Example

The noise was giving her a headache.

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2

something that causes you a lot of problems

Example

Parking is a major headache in this part of town.

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Definition headache in British English