hankering
word
Definition
A strong and persistent feeling of wanting something, especially something you cannot easily have.
Usage & Nuances
'Hankering' is somewhat informal and implies a deep, sometimes nostalgic or emotional desire, often for food or past experiences. Common collocations: 'hankering for', 'have a hankering'. Usually not used for urgent or practical needs.
Spanish: antojo - deseo fuertePortuguese (BR): vontade - desejo intensoPortuguese (PT): vontade - desejo forteChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 强烈的想法Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 強烈的想法Hindi: ललक - तीव्र इच्छाArabic: رغبة شديدة - توق
Example Sentences
I have a hankering for chocolate.
basic
She felt a hankering to travel again.
basic
After dinner, he had a hankering for something sweet.
basic
I've had this weird hankering for spicy noodles all week.
natural
Every now and then, I get a hankering to visit my hometown.
natural
Do you ever get a hankering for something you haven't had in years?
natural