peckish

• Неформальное британское прилагательное, означающее слегка голодный.

An informal British adjective meaning slightly hungry.

1. Slightly hungryB1informalbritish

   Feeling a mild desire to eat; somewhat hungry.

   Слегка голодный

   • 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.

   Синонимыhungry

   Антонимыfullsatiatedsatisfied

2. Irritable or annoyedB2informalbritish

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

   Раздражительный

   • 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.

   Синонимыannoyedcrankycrossgrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantsnappishtesty

   Антонимыcalmcheerfulcontentplacidserene