Hangover

usgb/ˈhæŋəʊvər/
noun

A feeling of sickness, headache and often depression caused by drinking too much alcohol the night before.

I drank too much at the party last night and woke up with a terrible hangover
Visual representation of "hangover" - A feeling of sickness, headache and often depression caused by drinking too much alcohol the night before

Often appears as...

  • suffer from a hangover
  • have a hangover
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Visual representation of "hangover"
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Physical Discomfort

Hangover typically describes physical symptoms after drinking too much alcohol.

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She skipped breakfast because her hangover made her stomach turn.
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Context Sensitive

Use 'hangover' in casual conversations, not formal situations.

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Sorry for canceling our morning jog; I've got a serious hangover.
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Figurative Use

Metaphorically, 'hangover' can describe lingering effects of past actions.

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He has a financial hangover from his wild spending last month.
Visual representation of the word "Hangover"

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