hangover
Americannoun
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hangovers
plural
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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
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something remaining behind from a former period or state of affairs.
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any aftermath of or lingering effect from a distressing experience.
the post-Watergate hangover in Washington.
noun
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the delayed aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol in a relatively short period of time, characterized by headache and sometimes nausea and dizziness
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a person or thing left over from or influenced by a past age
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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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