pe
ckish
1
feeling slightly irritable or in a bad mood, often due to hunger or low energy
- He was a bit peckish after a long day at work and snapped at everyone.
- She felt peckish and started complaining about everything around her.
- She was peckish during the meeting, which made her less patient with others.
- You’re acting peckish—maybe you need a snack to improve your mood.
- She’s a little peckish today, so I’ll give her some space.
2
experiencing a slight feeling of hunger, desiring a small snack
- I'm feeling a bit peckish, so I'll have an apple before dinner.
- After studying for hours, she felt peckish and decided to take a break for a light snack.
- He didn't want a full meal but felt a little peckish, so he grabbed a handful of nuts.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread made everyone in the house feel a little peckish.
- Feeling peckish before bedtime, he made himself a small bowl of cereal to tide him over until morning.