hankering — a strong desire for something; a persistent longing or craving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong desire for something; a persistent longing or craving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- After three months of diet, John had an unstoppable hankering for pizza and ate five slices in one sitting.
- She felt a nostalgic hankering for her grandmother's homemade cookies.
- Despite living in the city for years, he still had a hankering for country life and fresh air.
hankering
NOUN[/ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/]
a strong desire for something; a persistent longing or craving
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'hanker,' which likely derives from Dutch 'hankeren' meaning 'to long for' or 'to hanker after.' The Dutch origin suggests trade and nautical connections between English and Dutch speakers in the 17th century.
Breakdown
hank- (to long for, desire) + -er (one who does) + -ing (present participle/gerund) = hankering (a persistent longing)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three months of diet, John had an unstoppable hankering for pizza and ate five slices in one sitting.”
“She felt a nostalgic hankering for her grandmother's homemade cookies.”
“Despite living in the city for years, he still had a hankering for country life and fresh air.”
“My cat seems to have a hankering for expensive furniture - she only scratches the leather sofa, not the cheap scratching post.”
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