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peckish, a. colloq.|ˈpɛkɪʃ|
[f. peck v.1 + -ish1.]
Disposed to ‘peck’ or eat; somewhat hungry.
1785Grose Dict. Vulg. Tongue, Peck, victuals;..peckish, hungry. a1825Forby Voc. E. Anglia, Peckish, hungry; disposed to be pecking. 1837T. Hook Jack Brag xv, I get peckish at night somehow. 1898J. K. Jerome Second Thoughts 279 You're a bit peckish too, I expect.
b. Appetizing. rare.
1845P. Parley's Ann. VI. 238 This perch has been kept in a small garden pond..; biting at everything peckish that comes in his way.
Hence ˈpeckishness, hungriness, hunger.
18..Phases Bradford Life 111 (E.D.D.), In a state of considerable peckishness. |