How to Pronounce "peckish"
word
ˈpɛkɪʃ
PEK-ish
pˈɛkɪʃ
PEK-ish
Definition
Feeling a little bit hungry, but not starving. Commonly used in British English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛkɪʃ
British English
pˈɛkɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEK-ish
UK
PEK-ish
Listen in Context
I'm feeling peckish after my walk.
She often gets peckish in the afternoon.
Are you peckish? Let’s have a snack.
It’s only 11 a.m., but I’m already peckish.