pique someone's curiosity
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pique someone's interest — pique someone’s curiosity/interest/ phrase to make someone want to know more about something or someone Eventually her curiosity was piqued and she went to talk to the boy. Thesaurus: to make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressedsynonym … Useful english dictionary
pique — I UK [piːk] / US [pɪk] noun [uncountable] Word forms pique : singular pique plural piques an annoyed feeling that you show when you think someone has insulted you or been rude to you fit of pique: When you ve got over your fit of pique, I ll… … English dictionary
pique — pique1 [ pik ] noun uncount an annoyed feeling that you show when you think someone has insulted you or been rude to you: fit of pique: When you re over your fit of pique, I ll expect an apology. pique pique 2 [ pik ] verb transitive to offend… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pique — pique1 [pi:k] n [U] 1.) a feeling of being annoyed or upset, especially because someone has ignored you or insulted you ▪ He stormed out in a fit of pique . 2.) also piqué a type of material made of cotton, silk, or ↑rayon pique 2 pique2 v [ … Dictionary of contemporary English
pique — pique1 /peek/, v., piqued, piquing, n. v.t. 1. to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride: She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation. 2. to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.). 3. to excite (interest,… … Universalium
pique — 1 noun (U) 1 a feeling of being annoyed or upset, especially because someone has ignored you or made you look stupid: a fit of pique (=sudden anger): Greta stormed off in a fit of pique. 2 also piqué a type of material made of cotton, silk, or… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pique — [[t]pi͟ːk[/t]] piques, piquing, piqued 1) N UNCOUNT Pique is the feeling of annoyance you have when you think someone has not treated you properly. Mimi had gotten over her pique at Susan s refusal to accept the job. 2) VERB If something piques… … English dictionary
pique — [[t]pik[/t]] v. piqued, piqu•ing, n. 1) to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride 2) to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.) 3) to excite, arouse, or provoke: The remark piqued my curiosity[/ex] 4) archaic to pride… … From formal English to slang
pique — 1. noun a fit of pique Syn: irritation, annoyance, resentment, anger, displeasure, indignation, petulance, ill humor, vexation, exasperation, disgruntlement, discontent; offense, umbrage 2. verb 1) his curiosity was piqued … Thesaurus of popular words
peek / pique / peak — To peek is to look quickly without someone knowing: The child peeked inside the gift. To pique is to arouse or provoke: Muriel s comment piqued Abner s curiosity. Pique can also be used as a noun meaning resentment : Sedgewick felt a bit of … Confused words
