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Pique
piːk
Pique definitions
noun
pique
piques
- a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride
"he left in a fit of pique"
irritation annoyance resentment anger displeasure indignation temper bad temper wounded/hurt pride wounded/hurt feelings petulance ill humour peevishness offence umbrage vexation exasperation disgruntlement discontent discontentment
verb
piques
piquing
piqued
pique
- arouse (interest or curiosity)
"with his scientific curiosity piqued, he was looking forward to being able to analyse his find"
- feel irritated or resentful
"she was piqued by his curtness"
- pride oneself
"men, who are thought to pique themselves upon their Wit"