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Peckish

usgb/ˈpekɪʃ/Volume
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Mild HungerPlay
Use 'peckish' when you're only a little hungry, not starving or very hungry. SlideAfter the long meeting, I was feeling a bit peckish but could wait for dinner.
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'Peckish' is casual; it fits well in informal chats, not formal or academic writing. SlideWanna grab a bite? I’m kind of peckish right now.
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British UsagePlay
'Peckish' is mostly used in British English, less so in American English. SlideWhile in London, I noticed people commonly saying they were 'peckish' around tea time.
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