hungry
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adjective \ˈhəŋ-grē\hun·gri·erhun·gri·est
Definition of HUNGRY
1
a : feeling hunger b : characterized by or characteristic of hunger or appetite
See Examples of HUNGRY
- There are millions of hungry people throughout the world.
- That girl is always hungry.
- The prisoners' families were hungry for more information.
- They were hungry to learn more.
Origin of HUNGRY
Middle English, from Old English hungrig; akin to Old English hungor
First Known Use: before 12th century
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