earache
nounUK /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ · US /ˈiɹeɪk/
Etymology From ear + ache.
1
Medicine, Sciences A pain in the middle or inner ear.
2
Informal 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.