What is Hankerin'?
1.
really wanting to see!
'I've been hankerin' to see ya!'
'Hey Alfredo, I'm a hankerin' to see that guy in a ditch'
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2.
Strong desire or want. Best used in the deep south, but other places are acceptable if used with proper accent.
I've been hankerin' for a warm slice of cherry pie all day.
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