hankering meaning

UK US /ˈhæŋkɚɪŋ/ 3 syllables

hankering (noun): a yearning for something or to do something.

Definition of hankering

  1. a yearning for something or to do something

    Synonyms: yen

    Type of: longing

    Related forms: hanker

How to pronounce hankering

hankering is pronounced /ˈhæŋkɚɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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