1. A sudden outburst of anger
   "In a fit of pique, she tore up the letter";
   - temper, irritation

1. Cause to feel resentment or indignation
   "Her tactless remark piqued me";
   - offend
    
2. Stimulate; cause a feeling of interest or curiosity
   "Each successive chapter presented a new story that simultaneously enchanted and piqued my curiosity"

1. Tightly woven fabric with raised cords
   "She chose a white piqué dress for the summer event"

Sounds like: pea

Derived forms: piques, piqued, piquing, piqués

Type of: anger, annoyance, chafe [archaic], cloth, fabric, material, textile, vexation

Encyclopedia: Pique