adjective

hungover

HUHNG-oh-vuh

Hungover (adjective) means suffering the after-effects of drinking too much alcohol, such as headache and nausea. Example: “He was too hungover to face breakfast the next morning.”

adjective

Suffering the after-effects of drinking too much alcohol, such as headache and nausea.

"He was too hungover to face breakfast the next morning."

How to use hungover

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling rough the day after drinking too much.

Common pairings

badly hungover feel hungover

Word forms

more hungover comparative, most hungover superlative

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Rhymes for hungover

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hungover” mean?

The word “hungover” means suffering the after-effects of drinking too much alcohol, such as headache and nausea. In plain terms, feeling rough the day after drinking too much.

How do you pronounce “hungover”?

“Hungover” is pronounced HUHNG-oh-vuh (/hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hungover” in a sentence?

Here is “hungover” used in a sentence: “He was too hungover to face breakfast the next morning.”

What part of speech is “hungover”?

“Hungover” is an adjective.