hangover
noun
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The effects of hangovers have been hanging around for ages. The word itself, however, has only been fermenting since the late 19th century. Originally, hangover described someone or something that remained or simply survived, but it was later distilled into common use as a word for the effects of overconsumption of alcohol or drugs. These days, hangover can also suggest an emotional letdown or an undesirable prolongation of notes or sounds from a loudspeaker.
Examples of hangover in a Sentence
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
It can be enjoyed straight over ice or mixed as desired, with all the pleasure of a traditional spirit but none of the hangover.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Apr. 2024
Bragg had another hangover from the campaign: the case of Tracy McCarter, a nurse accused of killing her husband.
—Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
While partisan politics, pandemic hangover and other factors have colored people’s attitudes, experts say inflation appears to be the single biggest economic albatross for Biden.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Likelihood the Niners get to the Super Bowl next season and avoid the typical hangover?
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Don’t miss the island’s national dish, oil down, a hearty bowl of stewed meats and provisions that can cure any hangover.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2024
Tiger also likely has a rough 2021 valuation hangover.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
Weed-based, alcohol-free beers come with the promise of reducing, if not eliminating, hangovers.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Hangover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangover. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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