WORD MEANING

Pique meaning

peek · verb

A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight or indignity.

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Other meanings

To stimulate interest or curiosity.

A type of fabric with a raised, textured pattern.

The term can be used as a noun or a verb and may appear in contexts related to emotions, fashion, or engagement.

Examples

Her curiosity was piqued by the mysterious letter.

The movie trailer piqued my interest in seeing the film.

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