feeling of pique

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• Pique — Pique, n. [F., fr. piquer. See {Pike}.] 1. A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. [1913 Webster] Men take up piques and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• pique — (n.) 1530s, fit of ill feeling, from M.Fr. pique a prick, sting, irritation, from O.Fr. (see PIKE (Cf. pike) (2)). The verb, in the sense of to excite to anger is attested from 1670s. Related: Piqued; piquing …   Etymology dictionary

• pique — pique1 /peek/, v., piqued, piquing, n. v.t. 1. to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride: She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation. 2. to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.). 3. to excite (interest,… …   Universalium

• pique — I UK [piːk] / US [pɪk] noun [uncountable] Word forms pique : singular pique plural piques an annoyed feeling that you show when you think someone has insulted you or been rude to you fit of pique: When you ve got over your fit of pique, I ll… …   English dictionary

• pique — 1. noun /piːk/ a) A feeling of enmity between two entities; ill feeling, animosity. This defiance was not a fit of pique, but a matter of principle. b) A feeling of irritation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; offence,… …   Wiktionary

• pique — pique1 [ pik ] noun uncount an annoyed feeling that you show when you think someone has insulted you or been rude to you: fit of pique: When you re over your fit of pique, I ll expect an apology. pique pique 2 [ pik ] verb transitive to offend… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• pique — pique1 [pi:k] n [U] 1.) a feeling of being annoyed or upset, especially because someone has ignored you or insulted you ▪ He stormed out in a fit of pique . 2.) also piqué a type of material made of cotton, silk, or ↑rayon pique 2 pique2 v [ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• pique — [[t]pi͟ːk[/t]] piques, piquing, piqued 1) N UNCOUNT Pique is the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly. Mimi had gotten over her pique at Susan s refusal to accept the job. 2) VERB If something piques… …   English dictionary

• pique — 1 noun (U) 1 a feeling of being annoyed or upset, especially because someone has ignored you or made you look stupid: a fit of pique (=sudden anger): Greta stormed off in a fit of pique. 2 also piqué a type of material made of cotton, silk, or… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• pique — pique1 [pi:k] noun a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one s pride: he left in a fit of pique. verb (piques, piquing, piqued) 1》 stimulate (interest or curiosity). 2》 (be piqued) feel irritated or… …   English new terms dictionary

• pique — [[t]pik[/t]] v. piqued, piqu•ing, n. 1) to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride 2) to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.) 3) to excite, arouse, or provoke: The remark piqued my curiosity[/ex] 4) archaic to pride… …   From formal English to slang