Grammar fix
peckish
a little bit hungry
slightly hungry — not starving, but ready for a snack or a bite
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I'm feeling a bit peckish — is there anything to nibble on?
If you get peckish later, there's some leftover pizza in the fridge.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Using it for serious hunger; 'peckish' is only a little hungry.