hangover

[ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)]

hangover Definition

a severe headache or other after-effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol.

Using hangover: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hangover" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had a terrible hangover after the party last night.

  • Example

    He woke up with a splitting headache and a bad hangover.

  • Example

    She tried to cure her hangover with a greasy breakfast.

  • Example

    The hangover from the weekend's festivities lasted well into Monday.

hangover Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hangover

  • a remedy or treatment for the symptoms of a hangover

    Example

    Some people swear by drinking lots of water as a hangover cure.

  • hangover-free

    not causing a hangover

    Example

    Many people prefer to drink clear spirits like vodka because they are hangover-free.

  • a treatment or cure for the symptoms of a hangover

    Example

    Some people believe that drinking pickle juice is a good hangover remedy.

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Summary: hangover in Brief

A 'hangover' [ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)] is a severe headache or other after-effects caused by drinking too much alcohol. It can be cured with remedies like drinking water or pickle juice, and some people prefer to drink clear spirits like vodka to avoid it. 'Hangover' is often used informally, such as in the phrase 'the morning after.'

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