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
JaycobJAY-kəbEnglish (Rare)
RomoloRO-mo-loItalian
Jerrold['dʒerəld]
Leonorele-o-NO-rəGerman
Toril-Norwegian
TatuTAH-tooFinnish