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pique (verb)

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  • 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 — (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 — I verb affront, agitate, anger, annoy, arouse resentment, bait, bedevil, beset, bother, bully, bullyrag, cause resentment, discompose, disgust, dismay, displease, disquiet, distemper, disturb, enrage, exasperate, fret, gall, give offense, give… …   Law dictionary

  • pique — verb Pique is used with these nouns as the object: ↑curiosity, ↑interest …   Collocations dictionary

  • pique — ► NOUN ▪ irritation or resentment arising from hurt pride. ► VERB (piques, piqued, piquing) 1) stimulate (interest or curiosity). 2) (be piqued) feel hurt and irritated or resentful. ORIGIN …   English terms dictionary

  • 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 — 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 — {{#}}{{LM P30433}}{{〓}} {{SynP31165}} {{[}}pique{{]}} ‹pi·que› {{《}}▍ s.m.{{》}} {{<}}1{{>}} {{※}}col.{{¤}} Resentimiento o enfado. {{<}}2{{>}} Empeño en conseguir algo por amor propio o por rivalidad. {{<}}3{{>}} {{\}}LOCUCIONES:{{/}} ► {{{}}irse …   Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos

  • 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 — I. noun Date: 1592 a transient feeling of wounded vanity ; resentment < a fit of pique > Synonyms: see offense II. transitive verb (piqued; piquing) Etymology: French piquer, literally, to prick more at …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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