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    pique
    [pēk]
    verb
    piquing (present participle)
    1. stimulate (interest or curiosity):
      "you have piqued my curiosity about the man"
    2. (be piqued)
      feel irritated or resentful:
      "she was piqued by his curtness"
    3. archaic
      (pique oneself)
      pride oneself:
      "men, who are thought to pique themselves upon their Wit"
    Origin
    mid 16th century (denoting animosity between two or more people): from French piquer ‘prick, irritate’.
    pique
    [pēk]
    verb
    piquing (present participle)
    1. score a pique against (one's opponent).
    Origin
    mid 17th century: from French pic, from the Old French sense ‘stabbing blow’, of unknown ultimate origin.
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  1. Piquing definition: the act of stimulating curiosity or interest. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.
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    The meaning of Piquing - Word Panda verb with object piquing to excite (interest, curiosity, etc.): Her curiosity was piqued by the gossip. 1 A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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    A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride. 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.
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    to cause anger in (someone) by an insult or wound to someone's pride: He was piqued by those snide references to his teaching ability. provoke: The report piqued my curiosity. a feeling of irritation or resentment, as from a wound to one's pride: He stormed out of the room in a fit of pique.
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  2. Pique Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PIQUE is to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff. How to use pique in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pique.

     
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