Definition of hankering Hankering

/hæˈŋkɚɪŋ/ - [hangkering] - han•ker•ing

We found 4 definitions of hankering from 4 different sources.

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What does hankering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: hankerings

hankering - a yearning for something or to do something
  yen
  longing, yearning, hungriness prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • hankering (Verb)
    Present participle of hanker.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • hankering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Hanker

Part of speech

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  • hankering, verb, gerund of hanker (infinitive).
  • hankering, noun, singular of hankerings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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