Meaning of the word "witching hour" in English
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witching hour
US /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˌaʊər/
UK /ˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˌaʊər/
Noun
1.
a time, usually midnight, when witches, demons, and other supernatural beings are thought to be especially active
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The old tales say that ghosts walk during the witching hour.
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It was past midnight, the true witching hour, and the house was eerily silent.
2.
a time, usually late at night, when young children are difficult to manage or are especially restless
Example:
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Every evening around 6 PM, it's the witching hour for our toddler, full of tantrums and tears.
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The baby usually starts crying during the witching hour, making it hard to get anything done.
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