pique

Words with a similar base: pique

'pique'

[pique.n.01] as in: tightly woven fabric with raised cords

'pique'

[pique.n.02] as in: a sudden outburst of anger

Examples:
his temper sparked like damp firewood

'pique'

[pique.v.01] as in: cause to feel resentment or indignation

Examples:
Her tactless remark offended me

Origins

					pique (English)
├── pic (French)
├── pique (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
│   └── pic (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
├── pique (Spanish)
└── piqué (French)

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