hankering
/ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/
noun
- A strong, often restless desire or craving for something.
- Despite living in the city, he felt a hankering for the quiet life in the countryside.
- His hankering for travel grew stronger with every postcard he received.
- She had a hankering for chocolate chip cookies after dinner.
adjective
- Feeling or showing a strong desire for something.
- The hankering puppy whined at the kitchen door, hoping for a treat.
- With hankering eyes, she stared at the display of vintage guitars.
- He gave a hankering sigh as he watched the train depart without him.