Definition Pique

piquepēk/

noun

1.

a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride.

“he left in a fit of pique”

synonyms: irritation, annoyance, resentment, anger, displeasure, indignation, petulance, ill humor, vexation, exasperation, disgruntlement, discontent; More

verb

1.

stimulate (interest or curiosity).

“you have piqued my curiosity about the man”

synonyms: stimulate, arouse, rouse, provoke, whet, awaken, excite, kindle, stir, galvanize

“his curiosity was piqued”

2.

feel irritated or resentful.

“she was piqued by his curtness”

synonyms: irritate, annoy, bother, vex, displease, upset, offend, affront, anger, exasperate, infuriate, gall, irk, nettle; More