Meaning & Definition of word "Hungry"
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Hungry
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
adjective:
- 1. feeling or showing the need for food; having a strong desire or craving for food.
- Example: After the long hike, I was really hungry and ready to eat.
- 2. having a strong desire or craving for something.
- Example: She has always been hungry for knowledge and never stops learning.
- 3. experiencing a lack of something essential.
- Example: The city is facing hungry challenges in terms of housing and education.
Etymology
Old English 'hungrig', related to hunger.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Hungry as a wolf:
Very hungry.
Hungry for success:
A strong desire to achieve success.
Get hungry:
To start feeling hunger.
Related Words
hunger:
The state of not having enough food.
starvation:
The state of suffering or dying from hunger.
Slang Meanings of hungry
Meaning: Hangry
Example Sentence: I get hangry if I skip lunch.
Meaning: Ravenous
Example Sentence: After working out, I'm absolutely ravenous.