Aftereffect

Pronunciation

• IPA: /Ë¡É‘ftÉ™(r).ɪˌfekt/

Origin

From - + effect

Alternative forms

• after-effect

Noun

noun

1. Any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.
2. A term used for by recreational dextromethorphan users, meaning hung over. The period of time after a self-induced "high" has worn off, but there is still altered vision and awareness.