Words / B1

PEK-ish/ˈpekɪʃ/

Peckish means a little hungry, not starving (UK informal). Hungry is the general word; starving is strong and often exaggerated. Collocation: a bit peckish; feel peckish. Not used as a noun. Adjective only here.

Meaning

A little hungry (UK informal).

Examples

• “I am a bit peckish; shall we share a sarnie on the bus?”
• “Are you peckish, or can you wait until we get home?”
• “I always feel peckish after swimming.”

Good to know

peckish (UK informal) = a bit hungry. Stronger: starving. a bit peckish.

Near in meaning

hungry

New