pique

Definition of Pique in English :

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Noun

1. pique

tightly woven fabric with raised cords

2. irritation, pique, temper

a sudden outburst of anger

Example Sentences:
'his temper sparked like damp firewood'

Verb

3. offend, pique

cause to feel resentment or indignation

Example Sentences:
'Her tactless remark offended me'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pique

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noun

1.

a feeling of resentment or irritation, as from having one's pride wounded

verbWord forms: piques, piquing or piqued (transitive)

2.

to cause to feel resentment or irritation

3.

to excite or arouse

4. (foll by on or upon)

to pride or congratulate (oneself)

noun

1.

a score of 30 points made by a player from a combination of cards held before play begins and from play while the opponent's score is nil

verb

2.

to score a pique (against)

noun

a close-textured fabric of cotton, silk, or spun rayon woven with lengthwise ribs

Pique

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noun

1.

resentment at being slighted or disdained; ruffled pride

2.

a fit of displeasure

verb transitiveWord forms: piqued or ˈpiquing

3.

to arouse resentment in, as by slighting; ruffle the pride of

4.

to arouse; provoke

noun

1.

a firmly woven cotton fabric with ribbed, corded, or ridged wales

adjective

2.

designating fine seams that have been turned under before sewing, as on women's gloves

Pique

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n.

A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.

tr.v. piqued, piqu·ing, piques

1. To cause to feel resentment or indignation.

2. To provoke; arouse: The portrait piqued her curiosity.

3. To pride (oneself): He piqued himself on his stylish attire.

n.

A tightly woven fabric with various raised patterns, produced especially by a double warp.

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