have a hankering for (something)



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have a hankering for (something)

To have a very strong, persistent desire or craving for something. I've been having a hankering for sushi ever since I came back from Tokyo last month. The former heavyweight champion has had a hankering for a chance to reclaim her title.
See also: hanker, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jaya-Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi
RuthieROOTH-eeEnglish
Nike-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
VioletVIE-lət, VIE-ə-lətEnglish
ReinoRAY-noFinnish
Korbiniankawr-BEE-nee-ahnGerman