adjective
General Slang
Peckish
/ˈpɛkɪʃ/ · adjective · informal
A bit hungry — not starving, just fancying a snack.
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Definitions
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Slightly hungry.
“I'm feeling a bit peckish, is there any toast?”
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In the mood for a small snack rather than a full meal.
“Got peckish around three and raided the biscuit tin.”
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Used to politely signal you'd like something to eat.
“If anyone's peckish, there's crisps in the cupboard.”
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Peckish In A Sentence
Bit peckish, anyone want to split a starter?
Always get peckish mid-afternoon, it's the worst.
Made a sandwich because I was peckish at midnight.
Origin & Usage
From 'peck,' as a bird pecks at food, suggesting a small appetite. British informal usage since the 18th–19th century.
People Also Ask
What does peckish mean?
It means slightly hungry — wanting a snack rather than a full meal.
Is peckish a British word?
It's chiefly British and Commonwealth, and very common in everyday polite conversation.
Where does peckish come from?
From 'peck,' like a bird pecking at food, capturing the idea of a small, light hunger.
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