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peckish
[ pek-ish ]
adjective
- somewhat hungry:
By noon we were feeling a bit peckish.
- rather irritable:
He's always a bit peckish after his nap.
peckish
/ ˈpɛkɪʃ /
adjective
- informal.feeling slightly hungry; having an appetite
Word History and Origins
Origin of peckish1
Example Sentences
And that in whatever jazzy afterlife exists for wayward novelists, they’re up there ashing carelessly into their martinis, and letting ids and peckish wildcats run free.
After a peckish day of few feeds — because mum had been busy putting opponents through the wringer — 10-month-old Athéna made amends that night.
Rescuers then realised that along with climbing equipment, Wotsits were needed - the lunchbox staple to which the peckish parrot was partial.
Still, the book’s vibe makes it pleasant company for an afternoon in the park with a snack, though it will still leave you feeling peckish.
Using infrared sensors, the team watched which landing platforms the peckish mosquitoes chose.
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