earache

B1
US /ˈiɹeɪk/ UK /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/
noun Freq #56686

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.

    I can't stay too late at the pub, otherwise I'll get a load of earache from the missus.

  2. 2
    noun

    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear

  3. 3
    noun

    A pain in the middle or inner ear.

Etymology

From ear + ache.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · an ache localized in the... otalgia
3 noun · a pain in the middle or... otalgiaotodynia

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