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Variant of pique

pique Definition

pique (pēk)

noun

  1. resentment at being slighted or disdained; ruffled pride
  2. a fit of displeasure

Etymology: Fr < piquer: see piquant

transitive verb piqued, piquing piqu′·ing

  1. to arouse resentment in, as by slighting; ruffle the pride of
  2. to arouse; provoke

Etymology: Fr piquer

pique Idioms

pique oneself on

or pique oneself upon
to be proud of
piqued Synonyms

piqued

modif.

bothered, irritated, annoyed; see angry, troubled 1.

piqued Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • first: It was there that Nastase's interest in the sport was first piqued.
piqued Quotes

I was always well mounted. I am fond of a horse, and always piqued myself on having the fastest trotter in the Province. I have made no great progress in the world. I feel doubly, therefore, the pleasure of not being surpassed on the road.

—Hales, Stephen

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