Hangover

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋˌoʊvər/

Definitions of hangover

noun a severe headache or other aftereffects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 I have a hangover from drinking too much last night.

A2 She woke up with a terrible hangover after the party.

B1 He had to call in sick to work because of his hangover.

B2 The best cure for a hangover is to drink lots of water and rest.

C1 Despite his hangover, he managed to make it to the important meeting on time.

C2 After a night of heavy drinking, she experienced the worst hangover of her life.

Examples of hangover in a Sentence

formal She woke up with a terrible hangover after the office party.

informal I can't believe how bad my hangover is from last night!

slang I feel like I got hit by a truck with this hangover.

figurative The consequences of his actions left him with a moral hangover.

Grammatical Forms of hangover

• plural: hangovers
• comparative: more hungover
• superlative: most hungover
• present tense: hangover
• future tense: will have a hangover
• perfect tense: have had a hangover
• continuous tense: is having a hangover
• singular: hangover
• positive degree: hungover
• infinitive: to hangover
• gerund: hangovering
• participle: hungover

Origin and Evolution of hangover

First Known Use: 1904 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hangover' is believed to have originated from the practice of 'hangover' or 'hang up' in the 19th century, which referred to the lingering effects of excessive drinking.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the physical and emotional symptoms after heavy drinking, the term 'hangover' has evolved to encompass any lingering effects or consequences of an event or experience.