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peckish

[ pek-ish ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Informal.
  1. somewhat hungry:

    By noon we were feeling a bit peckish.

  2. rather irritable:

    He's always a bit peckish after his nap.



peckish

/ ˈpɛkɪʃ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    feeling slightly hungry; having an appetite
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peckish1

First recorded in 1775–85; peck 1 + -ish 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peckish1

C18: from peck ²
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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.

From BBC

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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