Deference between hung and hunger?

The word "hung" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "hang," which means to suspend or be suspended from above. For example, "She hung the painting on the wall."

The word "hunger" is a noun that refers to the feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food. For example, "I have a hunger for some delicious food."

Hung

- An informal term used to describe a state of being very hungry.
- Typically followed by the preposition "for" to indicate a specific food or activity.
- Example: "I'm hung for a pizza."

Hunger

- A physiological state characterised by a lack of food intake.
- Can range from mild to severe and can cause physical and emotional symptoms.
- Not always accompanied by a specific craving for a particular food.
- Example: "I'm feeling hunger and need to eat something."

Key Differences

- Formality: "Hung" is an informal term, while "hunger" is more formal.
- Specificity: "Hung" often implies a specific food desire, while "hunger" is a general state of needing food.
- Physiological Basis: Hunger has a physiological basis, while "hung" is more of a colloquial expression.