han ‧ ker /ˈhæŋkə $ -ər/ BrE AmE verb
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: Probably from Flemish hankeren , from hangen 'to hang' ]
hanker after/for something phrasal verb
to feel strongly that you want something:
She hankered for a new life in a different country.
holidaymakers who hanker after the sun