in a pique



in a pique

Fig. having a feeling of resentment; feeling that one's pride has been hurt. In a real pique, Anne insulted all of her friends. John's found himself in a pique over Bob's harsh criticism.
See also: pique

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Conn[kɔn]
Maura (1)MOW-rah (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Late Roman
Antonie (2)AHN-taw-neeDutch
CahyaCHAH-yahIndonesian
BurtBURTEnglish
SterlingSTUR-lingEnglish