pique — to stimulate interest or curiosity
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stimulate interest or curiosity
Pronunciation (IPA): /piːk/
Korean meaning: 흥미나 호기심을 자극하다
Korean pronunciation: **피**크
Example Sentences
- The detective's strange behavior piqued everyone's curiosity at the crime scene.
- My cat was clearly piqued when I gave attention to the neighbor's dog instead.
- The mysterious locked door in the library piqued her interest immediately.
pique
VERB//piːk//
to stimulate interest or curiosity
The colorful experiment piques the curiosity of science fair visitors
One peek can pique the mind to seek!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'piquer' meaning 'to prick' or 'to sting,' derived from Old French and ultimately from a Germanic source related to picking or piercing.
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📝Examples
“The detective's strange behavior piqued everyone's curiosity at the crime scene.”
“My cat was clearly piqued when I gave attention to the neighbor's dog instead.”
“The mysterious locked door in the library piqued her interest immediately.”
“He stormed out in a pique because no one laughed at his dad jokes.”
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