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:
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He stormed from the room in a fit of pique, shouting that he had been misunderstood.
Verb
1.
to excite or cause interest:
Example:
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Labor law piqued his interest in law school.
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