hungry
/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hungrier · hungriest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bị ảnh hưởng bởi đói; có nhu cầu thể chất về thức ăn
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Adjective
Examples
My kids go to bed hungry every night because I haven’t got much money for food.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Examples
All this gardening is hungry work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hungry” mean?
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
Is “hungry” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.