toothache

English

Etymology

From Middle English toth-ake, from Old English tōþeċe. Equivalent to tooth +‎ ache.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtuθˌeɪk/
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Noun

toothache (countable and uncountable, plural toothaches)

  1. (medicine) A pain or ache in a tooth.
    Synonyms: dentalgia, odontalgia, teethache
    I often have toothache.

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