also: あったまくる
expression, kuru verb (irregular)
Common colloquial expression for becoming angry or annoyed, often in reaction to something irritating.
彼の態度には本当に頭にくる。
His attitude really makes me angry.
あの店員の言い方
I got mad at the way that clerk spoke.
expression, kuru verb (irregular)
go to one's head (alcohol); feel the effects (of illness)
Used when alcohol quickly affects one's head, or when an illness or condition causes mental fogginess or loss of control.
このお酒はすぐ頭にくる。
This alcohol goes straight to my head.
風邪で頭にきて、考えがまとまらない。
The cold is affecting my head and I can't think straight.