hangover

/ˈhæŋˌoʊvər/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of sickness or discomfort caused by drinking too much alcohol the night before

“She woke up with a terrible hangover after the party last night.”

2. verb

to have a hangover

“He hung over his bed, feeling miserable after the night before.”

3. verb

to lean or slope over

“The tree hung over the cliff, threatening to fall.”

Synonyms

  • morning-after
  • post-party syndrome
  • whiskey sickness

Antonyms

  • refreshment
  • rejuvenation
  • wellness