pique pique /ˈpiːk/

noun

1. () Tightly woven fabric with raised cords  ( pique )
   tightly woven fabric with raised cords
    The dress was made of pique and had a unique texture to it.
   The dress was made of pique and had a unique texture to it.
   
   
2. A sudden outburst of anger  ( pique , irritation , temper )
   a sudden outburst of anger
    His temper sparked like damp firewood
   his temper sparked like damp firewood
   

verb

1. Cause to feel resentment or indignation  ( pique , offend )
   cause to feel resentment or indignation
    Her tactless remark offended me
   Her tactless remark offended me