Associations to the word «Hankering»

Wiktionary

HANKERING, verb. Present participle of hanker
HANKERING, noun. (often followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.

Dictionary definition

HANKERING, noun. A yearning for something or to do something.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras