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| pique [ peek ] |
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bad mood: a bad mood or feeling of resentment, especially when brought on by an insult, hurt pride, or loss of face
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verb (past and past participle piqued, present participle piqu·ing, 3rd person present singular piques) |
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1. transitive verb put somebody in bad mood: to cause somebody to be in a bad mood or to feel resentful
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2. transitive verb arouse somebody's interest: to cause a feeling of interest, curiosity, or excitement in somebody
 piqued my curiosity
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3. vr take pride in something: to take pride in something, especially a personal attribute or ability
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French piquer "prick, irritate" < assumed Vulgar Latin piccare] |
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