pique
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIQUE
[noncount]
formal
:
a sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you
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After a moment of pique, the senator responded calmly to his accusers.
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He slammed the door in a fit of pique.
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pique
/ˈpiːk/
verb
piques;
piqued;
piquing
2
pique
/ˈpiːk/
verb
piques;
piqued;
piquing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIQUE
[+ object]
1
chiefly US
:
to cause (curiosity or interest)
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The package piqued [=sparked, aroused] my curiosity.
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Brightly colored objects pique a baby's interest.
2
chiefly British
:
to make (someone) annoyed or angry
— usually used as (be) piqued
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I was piqued by his rudeness.
