hungry

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Old English hungrig, from hungor 'hunger' (from the same).

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hungry (comparative hungrier, superlative hungriest)

  1. affected by hunger; desirous of food; having a physical need for food.
  2. (figuratively) eager, having an avid desire ('appetite') for something.

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