hanker meaning

UK US /ˈhæŋkɚ/ 2 syllables

hanker (verb): desire strongly or persistently.

Definition of hanker

  1. desire strongly or persistently

    Synonyms: long, yearn

    Type of: desire

    Kinds: ache

    Related forms: hankering

How to pronounce hanker

hanker is pronounced /ˈhæŋkɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hanker

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in ER · 6-letter words

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