Phrase Hound found 29 phrases and 20 compound words that contain hunger. The most common are listed below. Open hunger in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 29
- hunger strikeA fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.
- hunger stoneA stone, either naturally exposed or intentionally embedded in a river during a drought, which is dated and often inscribed to mark the water level as a warning to future generations that they may face famine if the water reaches that low …
- hunger painEggcorn of hunger pang.
- hunger strikerA person who goes on hunger strike.
- Hunger GamesA vicious contest, especially one that is winner-take-all.
- air hungerThe sensation of inadequate inspiration that typically results in an increased respiratory drive, and deep, rapid and laboured breathing.
- skin hungerA craving for interpersonal physical contact, such as hugs.
- ravenous hunger
- hunger gameAlternative form of Hunger Games: A vicious contest, especially one that is winner-take-all.
- hunger moonA full moon in January.
- hunger stonesplural of hunger stone: A stone, either naturally exposed or intentionally embedded in a river during a drought, which is dated and often inscribed to mark the water level as a warning to future generations that they may face famine if the …
- hunger strikesplural of hunger strike: A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.
- hunger painsplural of hunger pain: Eggcorn of hunger pang.
- father hungerThe longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure.
- shell hungerA shortage of ammunition, particularly artillery shells.
- hunger pangA burning pain in the gastrointestinal area that occurs with mild hunger and is alleviated by food or antacids.
- hunger pangsplural of hunger pang: A burning pain in the gastrointestinal area that occurs with mild hunger and is alleviated by food or antacids.
- sex-hungerThe desire for sexual intercourse.
- anti-hungerof or relating to activity and policies directed towards eliminating hunger as social problem
- gold hungerSynonym of gold fever (“a feverish obsession with seeking gold ore”)
- hunger knockSudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.
- hunger strikersplural of hunger striker: A person who goes on hunger strike.
- hunger is the best sauceBeing hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.
- hunger is the best spiceWhen one is hungry, anything will taste good.
- hunger is the best pickleSynonym of hunger is the best spice: When one is hungry, anything will taste good.
Compound words 20
- hungryAffected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
- hangerOne who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
- hungererOne who hungers or yearns.
- hungersomeCharacterised or marked by hunger
- hungerbittenAffected (specifically weakened) by hunger.
- hungerlessDevoid of hunger; not hungry.
- enhungerTo make hungry.
- hungerlyHungrily.
- hungerfulhungry
- hungerestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of hunger