Where Does the Word Hangover Come from?

"The lowest form of accommodation in Victorian England was access to bend over a rope for the night at the price of a penny. Usually used by drunken sailors who had spent all their money drinking," the post reads. "It's said to be the origin of the term 'hungover. '"

What does the term hangover refer to?

1 : something (such as a surviving custom) that remains from what is past. 2a : disagreeable physical effects following heavy consumption of alcohol or the use of drugs. b : a letdown following great excitement or excess.

Where does a hangover come from?

Hangovers are caused by drinking too much alcohol. A single alcoholic drink is enough to trigger a hangover for some people, while others may drink heavily and escape a hangover entirely. Various factors may contribute to a hangover.