Hangover definition

Hangover

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WordNet

(1) Something that has survived from the past

"A holdover from the sixties"

"Hangovers from the 19th century"

(2) An official who remains in office after his term

(3) Disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)

WiktionaryText

Illness caused by a previous bout of heavy drinking.

I really enjoyed yesterday’s party, but now I have the biggest hangover — I’ll not be doing that again any time soon.
An unpleasant relic left from prior events.