(slang) Hunger or cravings for food.

The poets of the Hungry generation.

Affected by hunger; having an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach because you need food. / Causing hunger. / (figuratively) Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.

The characteristic of being hungry; hunger.

(Buddhism, Chinese folk religion) A type of supernatural being, condemned to desire more than it can consume. Often depicted with large belly and tiny mouth.

I have a strong appetite to eat.

plural of hungry ghost

(simile) Very hungry

(informal) To maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.

present participle of go hungry