Katzenjammer

German (Berlin)

/ˈkatsənjamɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • dejection, frustration, depression
  • (dated) hangover
  • (obsolete) caterwaul; yowling of a cat

Etymology

Affix from German Katze (cat) + German Jammer (lamentation, wailing).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Jammer

Gloss

lamentation, wailing

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