hangover

[hang-oh-ver] / ˈhæŋˌoʊ vər /

NOUN

result of heavy drinking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aftereffect headache

STRONG

DTs drunkenness shakes willies withdrawal

WEAK

big head delirium tremens morning after under the weather

Antonyms

WEAK

sobriety

Example Sentences

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A punishing hangover from pandemic-era overinvestment had already left the gaming industry reeling.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Then he was in the midst of a hangover from his career Grand Slam victory at Augusta National.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

If every day has been a party for chip stocks, tomorrow could bring a hangover.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Matching up with the Thunder again only exacerbated the emotional hangover.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

I wonder if what I’m feeling isn’t entirely a hangover if a doctor is making a house call.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan