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pique - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pique' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pique [ n.]
- A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
- The jigger. See Jigger.
- A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.
- Keenly felt desire; a longing.
- In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
2 . Pique [ v. i.]
- To cause annoyance or irritation.
3 . Pique [ v. t.]
- To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
- To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.
- To pride or value; -- used reflexively.

Meaning of 'pique' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pique [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a sudden outburst of anger
Example in sentence:
  • his temper sparked like damp firewood
2 . pique [ v]
Meaning (2):
- cause to feel resentment or indignation
Example in sentence:
  • Her tactless remark offended me