hunger after



hunger after something

Fig. to crave for something, not necessarily food. I hunger after some old-fashioned gospel music. Mary hungered after something fattening, such as ice cream or even a baked potato with sour cream.
See also: after, hunger

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Egemen-Turkish
Angelos-Greek
WiltWILTEnglish
Lorita-Italian
Kern[kə:n]
Asherah-Near Eastern Mythology