peckish

• Adjetivo informal britânico que significa estar com um pouco de fome, querendo comer algo leve.

An informal British adjective meaning slightly hungry.

1. Slightly hungryB1informalbritish

   Feeling a mild desire to eat; somewhat hungry.

   Com um pouco de fome

   • I'm feeling a bit peckish, so I'll grab a snack.
   • She was peckish after the long walk.
   • He always gets peckish in the late afternoon.

   Sinônimoshungry

   Antônimosfullsatiatedsatisfied

2. Irritable or annoyedB2informalbritish

   In a state of mild irritation or annoyance; easily upset.

   Irritadiço

   • He was feeling peckish after the long meeting.
   • She gets peckish when she's tired.
   • Don't be so peckish; it's just a minor delay.

   Sinônimosannoyedcrankycrossgrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantsnappishtesty

   Antônimoscalmcheerfulcontentplacidserene