hangovers

Meanings

• noun

  A condition of physical and mental unpleasantness following the consumption of alcohol.

  - "I woke up with a terrible hangover after last night's party."
  - "He drank too much and spent the whole day in bed with a hangover."

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Antonyms

afterglow

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Synonyms

veisalgia

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hangovers
afterglow , overthrow , plowover , mower

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Variants

List of all variants of hangovers that leads to same result
hangover , hangovers

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Etymology

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The term 'hangover' is believed to have originated from the old English term 'hanggefaver' which means 'hanging grief'. This refers to the feeling of being weighed down or 'hung over' with feelings of sadness or regret after a night of heavy drinking.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most number of drinks consumed in one hour is held by a man named Akinori Iwamura, who drank 58 glasses of beer in 1 hour in 1995.

2. The term 'hangover' was first recorded in English in 1574.

3. The severity of a hangover can depend on various factors, including the amount and type of alcohol consumed, the individual's tolerance level, and their hydration status.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alcohol Intoxication: The state of being under the influence of alcohol, which can include both the initial intoxication and the subsequent hangover.

2. Dehydration: One of the primary causes of hangovers, as alcohol is a diuretic that can lead to dehydration and the associated symptoms.

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Culture

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Hangovers have been a common experience and topic of discussion throughout history, with many cultures having various remedies and beliefs surrounding their causes and cures. In literature, hangovers have been depicted in works such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and Ernest Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises'. In music, there are numerous songs about hangovers, such as 'The Morning After' by Maureen McGovern and 'Hangover Town' by Hank Williams.

How to Memorize "hangovers"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy night of drinking, followed by a day of feeling sick, tired, and uncomfortable.
   - Imagine the symptoms of a hangover, such as a pounding headache, dry mouth, and sensitivity to light and sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hangover' with feelings of regret and unpleasantness.
   - Think of the term 'hangover' as a reminder of a night of excessive drinking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Hangover': 'Headache, Anxiety, Nausea, Gastrointestinal, Overwhelming, and Regret'.
   - Use the acronym 'HAMMER' to remember the symptoms of a hangover: 'Headache, Anhedonia, Malaise, Motor impairment, Anorexia, and Regurgitation'.

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