Pronunciation: /hæŋ ˈoʊ.vər/
noun a feeling of illness or discomfort caused by excessive drinking or indulgence
A1 I have a hangover from drinking too much last night.
A2 She woke up with a terrible hangover after the party.
B1 His hangover was so bad that he couldn't get out of bed all day.
B2 The hangover from the celebration lasted for hours.
C1 The hangover from the weekend's festivities lingered throughout the week.
C2 Despite the hangover, he managed to make it to work on time.
verb to remain in a place or situation longer than expected or desired
A1 I hang over the edge of the pool to see what's below.
A2 The painting will hang over the fireplace in the living room.
B1 The threat of a possible recession hangs over the economy.
B2 The decision to cut funding for the project hangs over our heads.
C1 The uncertainty of the future hangs over our discussions.
C2 The impending deadline hangs over us as we work on the project.
formal The hangover from last night's party left him feeling nauseous and fatigued.
informal I can't believe how bad my hangover is today after all those shots.
slang I've got the worst hangover ever, I swear I'm never drinking again.
figurative The negative comments from the meeting seemed to hang over her like a dark cloud.
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