adj
peckish
PEHK-ihsh
adj
1
Mildly hungry; feeling like having a small snack.
"I'm feeling a bit peckish — fancy some crisps?"
How to Use Peckish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish informal word for being a little hungry, not starving.
UK vs US
Chiefly British English; Americans would more likely say "a little hungry" or "hungry for a snack".
Word Forms
more peckish comparative, most peckish superlative
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Etymology
From peck (verb) + -ish, first recorded in the late 18th century.