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