Definition & Meaning of "babalaas"in English

What does "babalaas" mean in South African slang?

In South African slang, "babalaas" means a severe hangover, typically the unpleasant physical and mental effects experienced after heavy drinking, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue. It is used in informal South African English, especially in social contexts involving alcohol, where it often describes the aftermath of a night of drinking. The term comes from Afrikaans "babelaas," which developed as a colloquial word for hangover and is widely used in everyday speech across South Africa.