peckiness

/ˈpɛkɪnɪs/; /ˈpiːkɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being peckish or slightly hungry; a mild or trifling irritability or petty annoyance.

“The peckiness of the child was due to lack of breakfast.”

Synonyms

  • irritability
  • peevishness

Antonyms

  • amusement
  • jollity