Peckish is informal British slang for feeling slightly hungry or somewhat irritable.
Peckish is informal British slang for being slightly hungry or somewhat irritable.
| Front | peckish \PEK-ish\ |
|---|---|
| Back | 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. |
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