Hankerings

/ˈhæŋ.kɚ.ɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of hankering; multiple strong persistent desires or cravings.

Etymology

From hankering (gerund/present participle of hanker) + -s (plural marker); transforms the action into countable desires.

Kelly Says

Most 'hankerings' are innocent (coffee, ice cream), but the word carries undertones of weakness or indulgence, showing how English judges desires through vocabulary choice.

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