get a yen for (something)



get a yen for (something)

To get a craving or desire for something. Though I quit smoking years ago, I still get a yen for a cigarette from time to time. I'm getting a yen for something sweet—let's go out for ice cream!
See also: get, yen

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ilija-Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian
Tychon-Ancient Greek
Azaria-Biblical
ArgiÑE-Basque
Ulyssayoo-LIS-əEnglish (Rare)
MiracleMIR-ə-kəlEnglish (Modern)