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Pique
01
a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment
Examples
In a moment of pique, she slammed the door and walked out.
to pique
01
to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense
Transitive: to pique sb/sth
Examples
He was piqued by her lack of attention.
02
to provoke or arouse a feeling of interest or curiosity in someone
Transitive: to pique a sense of interest or curiosity
Examples
The movie trailer piqued my interest in the film.
03
to pride oneself on something or feel a sense of superiority
Transitive: to pique oneself on sth
Examples
She piqued herself on her cooking skills.
Pique
01
a woven fabric with a raised, textured pattern, often featuring small geometric designs, commonly used in garments such as polo shirts
Examples
The blazer was lined with pique for added texture.
