hangover — a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæŋoʊvər/
Example Sentences
- His hangover was so bad that he promised never to drink again... until next Friday.
- She tried every hangover remedy in the book, from coffee to greasy food.
- The only cure for his hangover was his grandmother's special soup and a lot of regret.
hangover
NOUN[/ˈhæŋoʊvər/]
a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol
Severe headache after drinking too much
After the hangover, a makeover leads to a life takeover!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hangover emerged in the late 19th century from the phrasal verb 'hang over,' which literally means to remain suspended or linger. The term metaphorically describes the lingering effects of alcohol consumption from the previous night that persist into the following day.
Breakdown
hang (to suspend or remain) + over (across, beyond, or persisting). The compound suggests something that 'hangs' or remains suspended from one day into the next.
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📝Examples
“His hangover was so bad that he promised never to drink again... until next Friday.”
“She tried every hangover remedy in the book, from coffee to greasy food.”
“The only cure for his hangover was his grandmother's special soup and a lot of regret.”
“I always get a hangover when I mix different types of alcohol.”
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