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Pique
01
a sudden outburst of anger
to pique
01
to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense
Transitive: to pique sb/sth
Example
He was piqued by her lack of attention.
Her comment about my work piqued my anger.
02
to provoke or arouse a feeling of interest or curiosity in someone
Transitive: to pique a sense of interest or curiosity
Example
The movie trailer piqued my interest in the film.
The mysterious letter left on her desk piqued her curiosity.
03
to pride oneself on something or feel a sense of superiority
Transitive: to pique oneself on sth
Example
She piqued herself on her cooking skills.
She always managed to pique herself on her resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
Pique
01
a textured woven pattern, often featuring small geometric designs, that creates a distinctive raised surface used in garments like polo shirts
