noun
- strong or persistent desires or cravings for something
Usage: usually plural; often followed by 'for' or 'after'
Examples
- She had hankerings for adventure and travel.
- His hankerings after fame drove him to pursue acting.
- The child's hankerings for sweets were constant.
- Despite her diet, she still had hankerings for chocolate.
- He expressed hankerings to return to his hometown.
- Their hankerings for success motivated them to work harder.