Word of the Day – PeckishAshley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Ashley Adams and David Weischadle, Esq.Published: June 25, 2014Southern Stock\Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterToday's word of the day is: Peckish Dictionary.com defines peckish as: adjective somewhat hungry: By noon we were feeling a bit peckish.rather irritable:He's always a bit peckish after his nap.