hangover
2 synonyms for hangover, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The headache, nausea, and other unpleasant effects felt after drinking too much alcohol.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hangover
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bad hangover
nurse a hangover
hangover cure
Etymology
American English coinage from "hang" + "over," first recorded around 1900 for the effects of drinking.
Full origin of hangover →Frequently asked questions
What does “hangover” mean?
The word “hangover” means the headache, nausea, and other unpleasant effects felt after drinking too much alcohol. In plain terms, the rough after-effects of drinking too much, or something left over from an earlier time.
How do you pronounce “hangover”?
“Hangover” is pronounced ha-ngoh-vuh-HANG-uu-vuh (/ˈhæŋoʊ̯vɚ/ ~ /ˈhæŋɔʊ̯vɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hangover” in a sentence?
Here is “hangover” used in a sentence: “He woke up with a terrible hangover after the party.”
What part of speech is “hangover”?
“Hangover” is a noun.
Where does the word “hangover” come from?
The word “hangover” dates back to around 1900. American English coinage from "hang" + "over," first recorded around 1900 for the effects of drinking.
Is “hangover” a common word?
“Hangover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hangover” have?
“Hangover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the headache, nausea, and other unpleasant effects felt after drinking too much alcohol.
