peckish — a little bit hungry
expressionB1core
slightly hungry — not starving, but ready for a snack or a bite
Pattern: be/feel peckish
In use
- I'm feeling a bit peckish — is there anything to nibble on?food
- If you get peckish later, there's some leftover pizza in the fridge.food
Common mistake
Using it for serious hunger; 'peckish' is only a little hungry.