adverb
- in a manner showing mild hunger or a desire to eat something small
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She peckishly nibbled on some crackers between meals.
- He looked peckishly at the snack table during the meeting.
- The children grew peckishly restless as lunchtime approached.
- She peckishly picked at the leftovers in the refrigerator.
- They peckishly munched on popcorn while watching the film.