n. 1. A loud, discordant noise. 2. A hangover. 3. A state of depression or bewilderment. [German, hangover : Katzen, pl. of Katze, cat (from Middle High German katze, from Old High German kazza; akin to Old English catt; see CAT) + Jammer, wailing (from Middle High German jāmer, from Old High German jāmar, misery).] |
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