katzenjammer

katz·en·jam·mer  (ktsn-jmr)

n.

1. A loud, discordant noise.

2. A hangover.

3. A state of depression or bewilderment.

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[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 jmer, from Old High German jmar, misery).]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	katzenjammer - disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) hangover discomfort, uncomfortableness - the state of being tense and feeling pain
	2.	katzenjammer - loud confused noise from many sources brouhaha, hubbub, uproar noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"