hangxiety

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension, remorse, and/or obsessive concern about some uncertain event, which may be experienced during the day(s) following a bout of alcohol drinking. It however can also refer to one of the classic symptoms of alcohol’s rebound effect, which is a physiological mechanism, rather than a psychological regret.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

Word forms

hangxiety

Etymology

Blend of hangover + anxiety.

Synonyms

the fear
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