yen meaning and definition

YEN noun

Definition of yen (noun)

1. a yearning for something or to do something
   • synonyms: hankering
2. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen

YEN verb

Definition of yen (verb)

1. have a desire for something or someone who is not present
   • "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
   • synonyms: ache, languish, pine, yearn