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pique P0133700 (pēk)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. [French, a prick, irritation, from Old French, from piquer, to prick, from Vulgar Latin *piccāre, ultimately of imitative origin.]
pi·qué P0289700 (pĭ-kā′, pē-)n. A tightly woven fabric with various raised patterns, produced especially by a double warp. [French, past participle of piquer, to quilt, from Old French, to backstitch, prick; see pique.]piqued (piːkt) adjresentful or irritated; annoyedTranslations EncyclopediaSeepique |