earache UK /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/US /ˈiɹeɪk/ noun2 •A pain in the middle or inner ear.Luckily, besides an earache from the sudden repressurization, he suffered no other effects. — 2020 •(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. formsearaches