Definition:
A "starveling" is a noun that refers to someone who is starving or extremely undernourished. This word often describes a person who is very thin because they do not have enough food to eat.
In literature, "starveling" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is lacking in something essential, not just food. For instance, you might describe a person lacking in love or care as a "starveling of affection."
While "starveling" primarily describes someone who is starving, it can also imply a sense of neglect or deprivation in other aspects of life.
While "starveling" itself doesn't have associated idioms or phrasal verbs, you might hear the following expressions related to hunger: - "Starve for attention" (to feel a strong desire for attention) - "Starve to death" (to suffer from extreme hunger)
"Starveling" is a noun that describes someone who is starving or very undernourished. It is not commonly used today but may appear in older texts.