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hangover

/hæŋˈoʊvər/ noun · British & US
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What does hangover mean?

noun

A feeling of sickness and discomfort after drinking too much alcohol, typically accompanied by a headache and nausea. A hangover is often described as a state of being unwell after a night of heavy drinking.

Example

"After a night of partying, John woke up with a terrible hangover and couldn't even get out of bed."

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