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/Sounds like "KROO" (as in "crew") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A hangover, that brutal morning-after feeling from drinking too much the night before. In Mexico, 'la cruda' is that hellish morning of headaches, nausea, and deep regret.

Examples

I've got a gnarly cruda, I shouldn't have mixed drinks.

The cruda lasted two days, I swear I'm never drinking like that again.

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Regional synonyms

A refreshing deep-red Mexican drink made from boiled hibiscus flowers with sugar. Perfect for beating the heat and pairing with any Mexican food thanks to its tart-sweet flavor.