hangover

hang-o-ver · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The unpleasant physical effects following heavy consumption of alcohol, typically including headache, nausea, and fatigue.

  2. 2.

    Something that remains or survives from an earlier time; a legacy or residue.

Forms

plural: hangovers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hangover cure — A supposed remedy for hangover symptoms
  • •
    emotional hangover — Lingering negative feelings after an intense experience
  • •
    cultural hangover — Attitudes or practices persisting from an earlier period

Related words

See also: aftermath, alcohol, headache
Synonyms: aftereffects, morning after

Etymology

Compound of hang + over, originally meaning "something left over." The alcohol-related meaning emerged in the early 20th century, referring to the effects that "hang over" from the previous night.