Pique Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpik

PEEK

UK

piːk

PEEK

Definition

To make someone annoyed or upset, or to stimulate someone's interest or curiosity.

Usage & Nuances

'Pique' is slightly formal and more common in written or literary English. As a verb, it can mean to offend ('pique someone's pride') or to arouse interest ('pique curiosity'). Often confused with 'peak' or 'peek'; make sure to use 'pique' for emotions or interest. As a noun, 'in a fit of pique' means acting out of annoyance.

• Spanish: ofender - provocar (interés)
• Portuguese (BR): ofender - provocar (interesse)
• Portuguese (PT): ofender - provocar (interesse)
• Chinese (Simplified): 激怒 - 激起 (兴趣)
• Chinese (Traditional): 激怒 - 激起 (興趣)
• Hindi: नाराज़ करना - आकर्षित करना (रुचि)
• Arabic: يستفز - يثير (الاهتمام)
• Bengali: উত্তেজিত করা - বিরক্ত করা
• Russian: задеть - вызвать интерес
• Japanese: 刺激する - 立腹させる
• Vietnamese: kích thích - làm phật ý
• Korean: 자극하다 - 화나게 하다
• Turkish: kışkırtmak - gücendirmek
• Urdu: ابھارنا - ناراض کرنا
• Indonesian: membangkitkan - menyinggung

Example Sentences

Her remark seemed to pique his interest.

basic

Don't pique your brother by teasing him.

basic

His pride was piqued by her criticism.

basic

She left the meeting in a fit of pique.

natural

That advert really piqued my curiosity.

natural

Try not to let silly comments pique you.

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