hangover
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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

hang·over

noun \-ˌō-vər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HANGOVER

: disagreeable physical effects (as headache or nausea) following heavy consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs

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