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 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