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Hanker

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To have a strong desire for something; to yearn or long for.

Sense 1: To strongly desire or crave something.

Example: He couldn't help but hanker for a refreshing glass of water after being stranded in the desert.

Sense 2: To have a nostalgic longing for something in the past.

Example: She often hankers for the carefree days of her childhood.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A strong and persistent desire or yearning.

Sense 1: A strong desire or longing.

Example: Despite his successful career, he still has a hanker for adventure.

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Popular in a particular locality; local or fashionable.

Sense 1: Popular or trendy among the local community.

Example: The hanker bar in town is the go-to spot for all the young people.

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