peckish
pronunciation
How to pronounce peckish in British English:
UK [ˈpekɪʃ]
How to pronounce peckish in American English:
US [ˈpɛkɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- somewhat hungry
- easily irritated or annoyed
Word Origin
- peckish (adj.)
- "somewhat hungry," literally "disposed to peck," 1785, from peck (v.) + -ish. Related: Peckishly; peckishness.
Example
- 1. I often start to feel a bit peckish around mid-morning .
- 2. I slope concentrate above my idea while I get peckish .
- 3. Looks may not kill , but they can leave you feeling peckish .
- 4. He arrived home , peckish and weary .
- 5. As you wish . I feel peckish .