August 17, 2024 Word of the Day
piques; piqued; piquing
The crab piques the children's curiosity.
Definition of PIQUE
[+ object]
1 chiefly US : to cause (curiosity or interest)
The package piqued [=sparked, aroused] my curiosity.
Brightly colored objects pique a baby's interest.
2 chiefly British : to make (someone) annoyed or angry — usually used as (be) piqued
I was piqued by his rudeness.
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