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Meaning of hangover

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hangover

Pronunciation:/ˈhæŋəʊvə//ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.

    Example: I really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover – I’ll not be doing that again any time soon.

    Synonyms:veisalgia
    Antonyms:afterglow
  2. Similar negative effects caused by previous excessive consumption of something else, such as a drug, coffee, sugar, etc.

  3. An unpleasant relic left from prior events.

  4. A sleeping arrangement, usually in homeless shelters, over a rope.