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hangover

The correct spelling is hangover.

How to pronounce hangover

/ˈhæŋəʊvə/
noun

IPA: /ˈhæŋəʊvə/

Say it like: Han-gov-er

The correct spelling is hangover. Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol. For example: "I really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover – I’ll not be doing that again any time soon."

Usage Examples

I really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover – I’ll not be doing that again any time soon.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Negative effects, such as headache or nausea, caused by previous drunkenness due to (excessive) consumption of alcohol.
  2. 2.Similar negative effects caused by previous excessive consumption of something else, such as a drug, coffee, sugar, etc.
  3. 3.An unpleasant relic left from prior events.
  4. 4.A sleeping arrangement, usually in homeless shelters, over a rope.

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