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

He has also appeared in movies such as “The Hangover” and “Ip Man 3.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cameos in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Hangover have strengthened his cult-figure status, and the 'baddest man on the planet' image he once boasted appears to have softened.

From BBC

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

It's like a long post-COVID hangover.

From Salon

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

From BBC

Related Words

• aftereffect
• headache