Definition of
pique has definitions from the field of clothing
1
[ noun ] (clothing) tightly woven fabric with raised cords

Used in print

(Gerald Green, The Heartless Light....)

The maid was very black and very energetic , trim in a yellow pique uniform .

Related terms

fabric

2
[ adjective ] of textiles; having parallel raised lines

Synonyms

twill twilled corded

Related terms

rough

3
[ verb ] cause to feel resentment or indignation

Synonyms

offend

Examples

"Her tactless remark offended me"

Related terms

anger resent

4
[ noun ] a sudden outburst of anger

Synonyms

temper irritation

Examples

"his temper sparked like damp firewood"

Related terms

annoyance annoy

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Rhymes with

peek peak speak bespeak newspeak doublespeak

Phonetic and Homophones

P IY1 K peek  Peake  peak  Paek

Similar Spelling

pike pixie pious piece Picou Piche Picea pius_x Piggee pix pius_xi pius_ii pij pig pic

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