Meaning of the word pique in English

What does pique mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pique

US /piːk/
UK /piːk/

Noun

1.

a feeling of anger, especially caused by someone damaging your feeling of being proud of yourself:

Example:
He stormed from the room in a fit of pique, shouting that he had been misunderstood.

Verb

1.

to excite or cause interest:

Example:
Labor law piqued his interest in law school.
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