1hun·ger 
/ˈhʌŋgɚ/ noun
plural hun·gers /ˈhʌŋgɚ/ noun 1 [noncount] a : a very great need for food : a severe lack of food
▪ She has been a leader in the fight against world hunger. ▪ Thousands of people there are dying from/of hunger. [=dying because they do not have enough food; starving to death]
b : an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach that is caused by the need for food
▪ One sandwich wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ▪ hunger pangs 2 [count] : a strong desire
▪ spiritual/sexual hungers : a strong desire for something or to do something ▪ Her students have a genuine hunger for knowledge. ▪ a hunger to succeed = a hunger for success — compare thirst
▪ She has been a leader in the fight against world hunger. ▪ Thousands of people there are dying from/of hunger. [=dying because they do not have enough food; starving to death]
b : an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach that is caused by the need for food
▪ One sandwich wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ▪ hunger pangs
▪ spiritual/sexual hungers : a strong desire for something or to do something ▪ Her students have a genuine hunger for knowledge. ▪ a hunger to succeed = a hunger for success — compare thirst
from hunger
US, informal : of very bad quality : very poorly done
▪ The film's scenery is beautiful, but the plot is (strictly) from hunger.
▪ The film's scenery is beautiful, but the plot is (strictly) from hunger.
