pique

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: pēk, IPA ^(key): /piːk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /pik/

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• Homophones: peak, peek

Verb

Plain form pique

Third-person singular piques

Past tense piqued

Past participle piqued

Present participle piquing

1. (transitive) If you pique a person, you excite them by causing jealousy or resentment,
2. (transitive) If you pique a person, stimulate an emotion or feeling, especially curiosity or interest.
   • Synonyms: excite and stimulate

Noun

Singular pique

Plural none

1. Pique is the feeling of irritation.