Meaning & Definition of word "Yen"
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Yen
/jɛn/
noun:
- 1. A strong desire or craving for something.
- Example: She had a yen for adventure that led her to travel the world.
- 2. A longing or yearning.
- Example: His yen for knowledge drove him to read extensively.
- 3. A currency of Japan.
- Example: The exchange rate for the yen has fluctuated significantly this year.
verb:
- 1. To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- Example: He yened for the days when he could roam freely without responsibilities.
Etymology
From Chinese 'yān', meaning 'to crave' or 'to desire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
have a yen for:
to have a strong desire for something.
mad yen:
A strong or wild craving for something.
Related Words
yearn:
to have a strong desire or longing for something.
desire:
a strong feeling of wanting to have something.
Slang Meanings of yen
Meaning: To want something badly.
Example Sentence: I'm really yenning for some pizza right now.
Meaning: To have a serious craving.
Example Sentence: She's been yenning for a vacation.