Hankering
(noun)
A strong or persistent desire or yearning for something.
Origin:
The word hankering comes from the old english word "hencian" which means "to desire strongly" or "to crave". it refers to a strong or persistent desire or yearning for something.
Examples:
- I've been having a hankering for pizza lately.
- She had a hankering for ice cream, despite the cold weather.
- He had a hankering for adventure and decided to travel.
- The hankering for something sweet led her to the bakery.
- The hankering for something new led him to change his career.