noun
Uncommon
hangover
ha-ngoh-vuh-HANG-uu-vuh
Hangover (noun) means the headache, nausea, and other unpleasant effects felt after drinking too much alcohol. Example: “He woke up with a terrible hangover after the party.”
noun
1
The headache, nausea, and other unpleasant effects felt after drinking too much alcohol.
"He woke up with a terrible hangover after the party."
2
An unwanted effect or reminder left over from an earlier period or event.
"The old factory is a hangover from the town's industrial past."
How to use hangover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe rough after-effects of drinking too much, or something left over from an earlier time.
Common pairings
bad hangover
nurse a hangover
hangover cure
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- Plural
- hangovers
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Etymology
American English coinage from "hang" + "over," first recorded around 1900 for the effects of drinking.
Class of 1900
hangover joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for hangover
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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.
