Pique | Mean of pique in English Dictionary

/ˈpiːk/

• Noun
• a sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you
1. After a moment of pique, the senator responded calmly to his accusers.
2. He slammed the door in a fit of pique.
• Verb
• to cause (curiosity or interest)
1. The package piqued [=sparked, aroused] my curiosity.
2. Brightly colored objects pique a baby's interest.
• to make (someone) annoyed or angry
1. I was piqued by his rudeness.