English Dictionary (Humor) beta

coca A highly addictive plant used to produce cocaine, a powerful and dangerous drug.  ■ You may be addicted to coca if you find yourself constantly craving for it and neglecting other responsibilities in your life.

cookies A small, round piece of baked dough or cake that is typically sweetened with sugar and served as a dessert.  ■ "I had such a craving for cookies today, I ate an entire batch in one sitting."

craves A strong desire for something that is not good or healthy, often to the point of being obsessed with it.  ■ "I can't stop craving those sugary sweets, even though I know they're bad for me!"

dinnertime The magical time of day when food magically transforms into delicious, tasty treats.  ■ "I don't know what it is about dinnertime, but suddenly I have an insatiable craving for ice cream. It's like a magic spell!

fulfil To satisfy a desire or need in the most ridiculous way possible.  ■ "I knew I had to fulfil my craving for chocolate, so I bought a giant 10 pound bar and ate it all in one sitting."

Hankering A strong desire or craving for something, often for food or drink.  ■ "I can't seem to stop hankering for that bag of chips all day long."

Manna A type of bread made from flour, yeast, and water.  ■ I had a craving for some manna today, but unfortunately there wasn't any available at the grocery store.

Preceding A series of events or circumstances that occur before something else.  ■ "The preceding dinner was so delicious, I'm already craving more!

Retain To keep information in your brain, so you don't have to look it up again.  ■ "I retained the phone number of my favorite pizza place, so I can easily order a pie whenever I'm craving something delicious."

shipment A large box of stuff sent through the postal service. Also known as a package, parcel, or cargo.  ■ "I can't wait for my shipment of pizza to arrive! I've been craving it all week."

Sweets Delicious, tasty treats made from sugar and other sweeteners. They are often enjoyed as desserts or snacks.  ■ "I had a terrible craving for sweets today, so I decided to indulge in some chocolate cake and ice cream."

Temporarily For a short period of time, usually not very long.  ■ John decided to temporarily stop eating junk food for a week to see if it improved his energy levels. After one day, he was already craving pizza again.

wanting To have a strong desire or craving for something, often to the point of being irrational or obsessive.  ■ "I can't stop wanting that new iPhone! It's driving me crazy!"

yearns To have a strong desire or craving for something, often to an unhealthy or irrational degree.  ■ John yearns for pizza so much that he could eat it every day and still be happy.

yen A strong craving for something, often something that is addictive or harmful.  ■ "I can't get enough of these junk food yens! They're so delicious, I could eat them all day."

delivery The act of bringing something or someone to a specified location, typically in exchange for payment.  ■ "I can't wait for my pizza delivery tonight. I've been craving it all day.", "When the delivery guy finally showed up with my package after three hours of waiting, I felt like winning the lottery.

discovers To accidentally find out something that makes you realize how much better your life could have been without it.  ■ "I just discovered that my favorite sandwich was never actually vegetarian. Now I'm feeling guilty for eating meat every time I had a craving."

Frankfurter A long, thin piece of hot dog that is cooked on a grill or in a pan.  ■ "I'm having a craving for a juicy frankfurter." A person who is brutally honest and direct in their speech.  ■ "You should have seen the frankfurter I met at the bar last night. They were as blunt as a brick."

fritters A small, deep-fried ball of mashed potatoes, usually served as a snack or side dish.  ■ "I had a craving for some fritters, but my friend convinced me to try his homemade kale chips instead. I was disappointed, but at least they were crispy!

increasingly Adverb meaning "more and more as time goes on".  ■ "As the day wore on, I began to realize that my love for cheese was increasingly becoming a problem. I had eaten a whole wheel by noon and was already craving another.

nodded To agree with someone or something, often without actually saying anything. This can be done by tilting one's head in a slightly upward direction.  ■ "I asked my friend if they wanted to go out for pizza, and they nodded in agreement. I was so relieved because I was really craving pizza that day."