hanker for (something)

hanker for (something)

To have a very strong, persistent desire or craving for something. I've been hankering for sushi ever since I came back from Tokyo last month. The former heavyweight champion has been hankering for a chance to reclaim her title.
See also: hanker
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hanker
  • hanker after
  • hanker after (something)
  • have a hankering for (something)
  • have a yen for
  • have a yen for (something)
  • jones
  • be jonesing for (something)
  • jones for (something)
  • have a jones for (something)