hurt for
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hurt for; hurting for; hurts for
Definition of hurt for
US, informal
1 : to lack (something needed)
Those children are hurting for attention. The company is hurting for money right now.
2 : to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I hurt for those poor people.
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