What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gregory is hot and hungry (7)" mean?

The definition is "hungry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PECK (synonym of "Gregory") + IS (synonym of "is") + H (synonym of "hot"); definition: "hungry" The answer is PECKISH.

Gregory is hot and hungry (7)

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