1. a hangover or the unpleasant aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
Usage: informal
2. a state of distress, confusion, or uproar
Usage: informal

Examples

• He woke up with a terrible katzenjammer after the party.
• The morning katzenjammer made it hard for her to concentrate at work.
• The political scandal created a katzenjammer in the media.
• After the announcement, there was complete katzenjammer in the office.
• She tried to cure her katzenjammer with coffee and aspirin.
• The katzenjammer following the merger left employees uncertain about their jobs.