concept   pique
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, the concept of pique is used to describe both annoyance and excitement, as in 'to pique someone's interest'.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 pique US Pique is commonly used to describe a feeling of interest, curiosity, or excitement, as in 'pique someone's interest'. 1
2 pique United States Pique is a term used to describe a feeling of annoyance or resentment, and is often used in expressions such as 'to pique someone's interest.' 1