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hangover

American  
[hang-oh-ver] / ˈhæŋˌoʊ vər /

noun

  • hangovers
    plural
  1. the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking.

    Synonyms:
    nausea, qualm, sickishness, queasiness
  2. something remaining behind from a former period or state of affairs.

  3. any aftermath of or lingering effect from a distressing experience.

    the post-Watergate hangover in Washington.


hangover British  
/ ˈhæŋˌəʊvə /

noun

  1. the delayed aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol in a relatively short period of time, characterized by headache and sometimes nausea and dizziness

  2. a person or thing left over from or influenced by a past age

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of hangover

1890–95, noun use of verb phrase hang over


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"Everything is always 100% worse in my mind when you have a hangover than in reality," says Tobin.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The dearth of new models is a direct hangover from the industry’s massive shift to electric vehicles and its abrupt pullback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The 49ers didn’t show any Australia hangover last week, and look like one of the league’s elite teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Perhaps given that hangover, the O’Rourke campaign started off with low expectations in the 2018 cycle.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

She looked like she had an evil hangover and there were black circles under her eyes.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

As a Kryptonian, her hangovers are instantly cured by a yellow sun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Whether that was due to fans deciding to arrive later while shaking off hangovers after the football or due to attendance being down was unclear.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

Directed by Marc Evans, whose previous work includes Mr Burton, the film follows Effi as she navigates being out of work, clubbing and hangovers.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

Schylling does not plan to dramatically increase production or raise prices, despite the viral demand, to avoid product hangovers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

I’m guessing emotional hangovers feel a lot like actual hangovers.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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