have a thing for (something)



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have a thing for (something)

To have a very keen or particular interest in something; to really like or enjoy something. John has a thing for antique books. He's always on the lookout for new ones to add to his collection. I know they're stupid, but I've always had a thing for cheesy horror movies.
See also: have, thing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ganymede-Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
Kaleo-Hawaiian
Pippin (1)-Ancient Germanic
Hanna (2)HAH-nah (German), HAN-nah (Danish), HAHN-nah (Finnish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Hungarian
Ninian-Scottish, Irish, Ancient Celtic
Francie['fra:nsi]