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pique
noun
verb
Tightly woven fabric with raised cords
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ˈpiːkeɪ
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noun
Tightly woven fabric with raised cords
noun
A sudden outburst of anger
“His temper sparked like damp firewood”
verb
Cause to feel resentment or indignation
“Her tactless remark offended me”
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His temper sparked like damp firewood
Her tactless remark offended me
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