peckishness
Mild appetite stirring
Peckishness is the state of being mildly hungry—not starving, just ready for a snack.
The word is more common in British than American English: A bit of peckishness set in around mid-afternoon.
It suggests a manageable, almost pleasant hunger rather than urgent need.
Small, tentative bite
- snackLight between-meal fare
- light mealSmall portion of food
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- hunger pangsPainful emptiness craving food
empty stomach · small bite · appetite · craving · famished · ravenous · underfed · fasting
Ill-tempered state
- crankinessIll-tempered disposition
- testinessEasily provoked irritation
- snappinessTerse, lively sharpness
- moodinessChangeable emotional state
short-tempered · irritable · fretful · edgy · cross · touchy · tetchy · impatient
nibble
Small, tentative bite
- snackLight between-meal fare
- light mealSmall portion of food
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
hunger pangs · empty stomach · small bite · appetite · craving · famished · ravenous · underfed · fasting · snacktime
grouchiness
Ill-tempered state
- crankinessIll-tempered disposition
- testinessEasily provoked irritation
- snappinessTerse, lively sharpness
moodiness · short-tempered · irritable · fretful · edgy · cross · touchy · tetchy · impatient · petulant
biscuits
Small, leavened quick breads
fruit · cheese · popcorn · pretzels · granola · yogurt · trail mix · samosas · canapes · bruschetta
peckishnessfullness
State of being complete
satiety · satiation · repletion · stuffedness · satisfaction
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