English Dictionary

Definition of “peckish”

peckish (ˈpɛkɪʃ )

C18: from peck²

Abu readily agreed; several centuries in a jug or a beer can make anyone peckish.

Leeson, Robert The Third Class Genie

Harlan was pleased with his first impromptu performance as a holy man, and was now rather peckish.

Ben Macintyre JOSIAH THE GREAT: The True Story of The Man Who Would Be King (2004)

If you're still peckish , cross Rue de Rivoli and delve into the Marais.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

Simply reading about it is enough to make you feel peckish.

Independent (1999)

So if you're peckish , get along to Suncorp's headquarters in Wickham Terrace in the CBD.

Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)

We just pour the stuff down our gullets whenever we get peckish.

Globe and Mail (2003)

Willis was feeling peckish and decided to take a short break from his latest project to think things over.

New Scientist (1998)

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TOTUS

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SCOTUS

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ED

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