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hunger

1 hunger /ˈhʌŋgɚ/ noun
plural hungers
1 hunger
/ˈhʌŋgɚ/
noun
plural hungers
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUNGER
[noncount]
: a very great need for food : a severe lack of food
: an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach that is caused by the need for food
[count] : a strong desire : a strong desire for something or to do something
compare thirst

from hunger

US, informal
: of very bad quality : very poorly done
2 hunger /ˈhʌŋgɚ/ verb
hungers; hungered; hungering
2 hunger
/ˈhʌŋgɚ/
verb
hungers; hungered; hungering
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUNGER
[no object] literary
: to have or feel a strong desire usually + after or for
compare thirst