pique

pique Definition

pique (pēk)

noun

Etymology: Fr < piquer: see piquant

transitive verb piqued, piqu′·ing

Etymology: Fr piquer

pique Idioms

pique oneself on

or pique oneself upon

to be proud of

pique Synonyms

pique Synonyms

To anger
irritate, fret, nettle; see anger 1, bother 2.
To excite
arouse, rouse, stimulate; see excite 1, provoke 2. See syn. study at provoke.

pique Usage Examples

Object

curiosity: I wanted a name that would pique the curiosity of my perspective audience.
interest: Phillips piques the interest of the reader with turns in phrasing rather than systematic argument.
brain: Logic puzzle sudoku piques brains worldwide Crossword lovers, move over.
reader: Perhaps tho, as Di Filippo wishes, they will pique readers ' curiosity about Schorr's work.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

worldwide: Logic puzzle sudoku piques brains worldwide Crossword lovers, move over.

Adjective modifier

Modifies a noun

assiette: Appropriately enough, this pique assiette mosaic gallery has been broken up into five parts.
mosaic: Appropriately enough, this pique assiette mosaic gallery has been broken up into five parts.
polo: For example, an Umbro classic pique polo shirt is just £ 7.97 compared to an RRP of £ 15.99.
shirt: For example, an Umbro classic pique polo shirt is just £ 7.97 compared to an RRP of £ 15.99.
fabric: Made of beautiful white cotton pique fabric with a delicate all over white moon and stars print.

Modifying Another Word

first: It was there that Nastase's interest in the sport was first piqued.
perhaps: Occasionally I've dropped the name of Owen Barfield in NETFUTURE, perhaps piquing the interest of some of you.
still: The injustice of this still piques me, because I'd planned the whole thing with military precision.

Noun used with modifier

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