One who hungers or yearns.

plural of hungerer

(idiomatic) Of poor quality; tolerable only in desperate circumstances. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see from, hunger.

A fast undertaken as a means of protest, often by a prisoner.

(cycling, colloquial) Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.

of or relating to activity and policies directed towards eliminating hunger as social problem

(medicine) The sensation of inadequate inspiration that typically results in an increased respiratory drive, and deep, rapid and laboured breathing.

plural 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 water reaches that low level again. Such stones are common in Central Europe.

(psychology) The longing felt by (especially young) men for approbation from a father, or father figure.