Meaning of hanker in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæŋkər/

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  1. Verb

    hanker

    Etymology

    early 17th century: probably related to hang; compare with Dutch hunkeren

    Definitions

    1. desire strongly or persistently

    Derived terms

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