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

Example:
The old tales say that ghosts walk during the witching hour.
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:
Every evening around 6 PM, it's the witching hour for our toddler, full of tantrums and tears.
The baby usually starts crying during the witching hour, making it hard to get anything done.