Pique: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Pique noun. A brief fit of irritation, especially from wounded pride.
How to say it
PEEK/ˈpiːk/
1 syllable.
Meanings
- A brief fit of irritation, especially from wounded pride.
- As a verb: to stir someone’s interest or curiosity.
Pique in a sentence
In a fit of pique, he left the family group chat.
She went home early, more from pique than tiredness.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- resentment
- umbrage
- irritation
- huff
Where pique comes from
From French piquer, to prick or sting.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
She went home early, more from _____ than tiredness.
- ennui
- dudgeon
- pique
Show the answer
pique: She went home early, more from pique than tiredness.