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hangover


hang·over

noun \ˈhaŋ-ˌō-vər\

Definition of HANGOVER

1
: something (as a surviving custom) that remains from what is past
2
a : disagreeable physical effects following heavy consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs b : a letdown following great excitement or excess

Examples of HANGOVER

  1. She woke up with a hangover.

First Known Use of HANGOVER

1894

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