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pique

/piːk/
Meanings
  • verb

    Feel or show keen and usually unfavorable interest or annoyance.

    - "She took a quick pique at the criticism."
    - "His pique over the insult lasted for hours."
  • noun

    A feeling of strong disapproval or annoyance.

    - "Her pique over the matter was unjustified."
    - "His pique at the situation was evident."
Pronunciation
  1. /piːk/



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Synonyms

excite , stimulate , fret , irritate , nettle , sting
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pique
spike , mike , hike , tike , vike
Variants
List of all variants of pique that leads to same result
pique , piqued , piques , piquing
Etymology
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From Old French piquer 'prick, sting, pierce, provoke'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'pique' is also used in the world of fashion to describe a garment that is designed to be worn with a sense of pride and distinction.

  2. In the game of bridge, a 'pique' is a bid that shows a specific suit and the intention to have at least five cards of that suit.

  3. The term 'pique' is also used in the world of horticulture to describe a type of rose with small, pointed petals.

Related Concepts
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  1. resentment: A feeling of deep indignation and persistent anger, often over a perceived injustice.

  2. annoyance: A feeling of irritation, displeasure, or frustration.

Quotes
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  1. Some environmentalists worry that the natural behavior patterns of whales are being altered by tourist boats that "pique" the animals' curiosity.

    - Jack McCallum,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},21 Aug. 1989

  2. In case your interest is being "piqued" just an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny … bit, the Davis Cup will confuse you totally by calling every competition between contending teams a "tie."

    - Frank Deford,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},11 Apr. 1988

  3. The first chorus … stirred my heart, the second "piqued" my sense of camp and the rest of them had me checking my watch.

    - David Gates,{it}Newsweek{/it},4 Mar. 2002

  4. The posthumous revelation of Cheever's alcoholism, numerous infidelities and bisexuality may have "piqued" interest precisely because he presented himself so earnestly as the Man in the Brooks Brothers Suit.

    - Mary Gordon,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},6 Oct. 1991
Culture
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In literature, 'pique' is often used to describe a character's strong feeling of resentment or annoyance. In art, it can refer to a technique used in painting to create texture by applying small points or dots of paint.

How to Memorize "pique"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sharp point or sting, as in the Old French meaning of 'pique'. Imagine a person feeling a strong, unfavorable reaction to a situation or comment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pique' with feelings of irritation, annoyance, or strong disapproval.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pique: Prickly Indignation Quite Evidently' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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