First Known Use: before 12th century
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hungry
adjective hun·gry \ˈhəŋ-grē\
: suffering because of a lack of food : greatly affected by hunger
: having an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach because you need food : feeling hunger
: feeling a strong desire or need for something or to do something
hun·gri·erhun·gri·est
Full Definition of HUNGRY
1
a : feeling hunger b : characterized by or characteristic of hunger or appetite
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Origin of HUNGRY
Middle English, from Old English hungrig; akin to Old English hungor
HUNGRIER Defined for Kids
hungry
adjective hun·gry \ˈhəŋ-grē\
hun·gri·erhun·gri·est
Definition of HUNGRY for Kids
1
: feeling or showing hunger
2
: having a strong desire <She was hungry for power.>
— hun·gri·ly \-grə-lē\ adverb
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