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hangover

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hangover
the delayed aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol in a relatively short period of time, characterized by headache and sometimes nausea and dizziness

hangover [′haŋ‚ō·vər]
(communications)
In television, overlapping and blurring of successive frames opposite to direction of subject motion, due to improper adjustment of transient response.
In facsimile, distortion produced when the signal changes from maximum to minimum conditions at a slower rate than required, resulting in tailing on the lines in the recorded copy.
(medicine)
After effect of excessive intake of alcohol or certain drugs, such as barbiturates.


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Hangover is the name given to the heady sensation that follows a heavy alcoholic consumption.
Summary: The stars of The Hangover were already talking about a sequel at the film's European premiere.
These can cause some of the symptoms of a hangover such as headaches, muscles aching and feeling sick.
 
 
 
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