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A hangover refers to something left over, or feeling badly the morning after you consume too much alcohol. (noun)

When a restaurant is still decorated in the old theme even though the restaurant now has a new theme, this is an example of a hangover in the decor.
When you have a headache and throw up the morning after you drank too much at a party, this is an example of a hangover.

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See hangover in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

something remaining from a previous time or state; a survival
headache, nausea, etc. as an aftereffect of drinking much alcoholic liquor

See hangover in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(hăngˈōˌvər)

noun

Unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of alcohol.
A letdown, as after a period of excitement.
A vestige; a holdover: hangovers from prewar legislation.

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