Feeling peckish between meals B1
That mid-afternoon moment when you're not quite hungry but fancy a little something. Learn how Brits talk about being a bit peckish, grazing through the day and nipping out for a snack.
peckish — a little bit hungryI'm feeling a bit peckish — is there anything to nibble on?
nip out — go out briefly for foodI'll just nip out for some milk, we're nearly out.
graze B2 — snack on bits throughout the dayI never sit down for lunch — I just graze all afternoon.
Mid-afternoon at the office
Sam: I'm getting a bit peckish — is it too early for a snack?
Dale: Never too early. I've been grazing on these nuts all afternoon, honestly.
Sam: Tempting. I might just nip out and grab something from the shop.
Dale: Get me a flapjack while you're there and we'll tuck in together.
At home before dinner
Mum: Dinner won't be ready for an hour, love.
Joe: I'm a bit peckish now though — can I have something small?
Mum: Don't graze too much or you'll spoil your appetite.
Joe: Just an apple. I'll nip out to the shop and grab a couple, actually.