hangover

[ hang-oh-ver ]

noun

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

   Synonyms: sickishness, queasiness, nausea, qualm

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hangover¹

1890–95, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase hang over

Example Sentences

“If I drink really good tequila and I don’t do any sugar — no margaritas — I can get as drunk as I want, and I’ll have no hangover.”

From Los Angeles Times

But in March 2023, after suffering the worst Super Bowl hangover in NFL history, the Rams began a financial pullback necessitated by their spending to build the championship roster.

From Los Angeles Times

Gurney added that the timing of that hangover was unfortunate, given the club's pronounced public relations strategy coming into this season.

From BBC

Most people felt he'd probably be able to replicate his 2020 win despite being unpopular due to a lingering hangover from the pandemic.

From Salon

The desolation of Kristofferson's downbeat delivery tells you this song is about much more than a bad hangover.

From BBC

Related Words

• aftereffect
• headache