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Synonyms
pique (pēk)

[French, a prick, irritation, from Old French, from piquer, to prick, from Vulgar Latin* piccāre, ultimately of imitative origin.]

noun 

A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.

transitive verb: piqued, piqu·ing, piques. 

  1. To cause to feel resentment or indignation.
  2. To provoke; arouse: The portrait piqued her curiosity.
  3. To pride (oneself): He piqued himself on his stylish attire.
pi·qué (pĭ-kā́, pē-)

[French past participle of piquer, to quilt, from Old French, to backstitch, prick; see pique.]

noun 

A tightly woven fabric with various raised patterns, produced especially by a double warp.