peckish
Americanadjective
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somewhat hungry.
By noon we were feeling a bit peckish.
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rather irritable.
He's always a bit peckish after his nap.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of peckish
Example Sentences
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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.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2023
Using infrared sensors, the team watched which landing platforms the peckish mosquitoes chose.
From Science Magazine • May 18, 2023
Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire advertised after bosses said peckish pests had been persistently stealing food from visitors and animal enclosures.
From BBC • May 1, 2023
I arrived peckish and beelined for Doc Morgan’s Pub & Restaurant, which spills onto a lawn fronting the Union Steamship Marina.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022
Customers arrive in human waves, sometimes disgorged fifty at a time from their tour buses, peckish and whiny.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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