go hungry
Lack food entirely
Go hungry means to not have enough food, whether briefly or over an extended period.
The phrase suggests deprivation rather than deliberate fasting: Children shouldn't go hungry in a wealthy nation.
It can also mean choosing not to eat when food is available: I'd rather go hungry than eat that.
- starvePerish from hunger
- famineSevere food shortage
- fastSpeedy, or skip eating
- malnourishedLacking proper nutrition
- food insecurityUncertain access to adequate meals
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