Peckish and Rapacious

Peckish

Peckish adjective - Feeling a desire or need for food.
Usage example: I think I'll have a snack before we go, as I'm feeling a bit peckish

Rapacious and peckish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rapacious" instead an adjective "Peckish".

Nearby Word: peck

Rapacious

Rapacious adjective - Having a huge appetite.
Usage example: nothing livens things up like a whole team of rapacious basketball players descending upon the pizza parlor

Peckish and rapacious are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Peckish" instead an adjective "Rapacious".

Nearby Words: rapacity, rapaciously
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