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faunch.

A desire; a yearning.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fɔːnt͡ʃ/
  1. A desire; a yearning.

    dated · slang
Where this word comes from

Uncertain. Used in Midland American English and Western American English. Entered the fanspeak body of slang after writer Noel Loomis used it in a review in Pro-Phile.

verb/fɔːnt͡ʃ/
  1. To bite the bit, especially when restless; to champ.

    US
  2. To complain; to rant; to rave.

    US
  3. To worry; to be eager; to show impatience.

    US
  4. To desire; to yearn; to covet.

    dated · slang
Where this word comes from

Uncertain. Used in Midland American English and Western American English. Entered the fanspeak body of slang after writer Noel Loomis used it in a review in Pro-Phile.

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