re’sa:kɑ

Definitions

1. noun

a hangover, particularly one caused by drinking too much alcohol

“She woke up with a bad resaca after the party last night.”

2. noun

a depression or hole in a landscape, especially one formed by erosion

“The hikers had to navigate through the deep resaca to reach the other side of the canyon.”

3. noun

a narrow, winding stream or river, especially one that is dry except during periods of heavy rainfall

“The explorers followed the resaca through the desert, searching for signs of water.”