Craving

/ˈkreɪ.vɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong desire for or longing for something.

She had a craving for chocolate after seeing the dessert menu.

An intense hunger or desire, often related to food.

His late-night craving for pizza caused him to order from his favorite restaurant.

A powerful, often irrational, need for something.

He felt a craving for adventure, prompting him to book a spontaneous trip.

verb

To have a strong desire for something.

She craved attention and affection from her friends.

To yearn for something intensely.

He craved freedom and a break from his daily routine.

Derived from the Old English 'crafian' meaning 'to ask, demand or require'.

food craving

A specific desire for a particular type of food.

craving attention

Strong desire to be noticed or acknowledged.

craving adventure

A strong wish for exciting or risky experiences.

desire

A feeling of wanting something.

hunger

A strong desire or need for food.

urge

A strong impulse or inclination to act.

Munchies

After the party, I got the munchies and wanted snacks.

Jonesing

I'm jonesing for a burger right now!