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pique
/piːk/
Definition
1
To stimulate interest, curiosity, or desire.
2
To arouse a feeling of resentment, irritation, or wounded pride, often caused by a perceived slight.
3
A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride.
Examples
The mysterious commission fees surrounding Gerard Piqué's involvement in the Spanish Super Cup naturally pique the curiosity of any tax auditor worth their salt.
Watching a player approach a referee with such aggressive, finger-pointing zeal certainly piques one's interest in the fragile nature of professional sportsmanship.
She felt a sudden fit of pique upon realizing that no amount of fancy tea or supplements from Pique Life could smooth over the drama of her latest public controversy.