- pique oneself on
- boast about -, brag about -, act excessively proud of -
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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pique oneself — archaic pride oneself. → pique … English new terms dictionary
pique — [pēk] n. [Fr < piquer: see PIQUANT] 1. resentment at being slighted or disdained; ruffled pride 2. a fit of displeasure vt. piqued, piquing [Fr piquer] 1. to arouse resentment in, as by slighting; ruffle the pride of … English World dictionary
pique — pique1 [pi:k] noun a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one s pride: he left in a fit of pique. verb (piques, piquing, piqued) 1》 stimulate (interest or curiosity). 2》 (be piqued) feel irritated or… … English new terms dictionary
pique — pique1 /peek/, v., piqued, piquing, n. v.t. 1. to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride: She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation. 2. to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.). 3. to excite (interest,… … Universalium
pique — [[t]pik[/t]] v. piqued, piqu•ing, n. 1) to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, esp. by some wound to pride 2) to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.) 3) to excite, arouse, or provoke: The remark piqued my curiosity[/ex] 4) archaic to pride… … From formal English to slang
pique — 1. v. & n. v.tr. (piques, piqued, piquing) 1 wound the pride of, irritate. 2 arouse (curiosity, interest, etc.). 3 (refl.; usu. foll. by on) pride or congratulate oneself. n. ill feeling; enmity; resentment (in a fit of pique) … Useful english dictionary
pique — 1. noun /piːk/ a) A feeling of enmity between two entities; ill feeling, animosity. This defiance was not a fit of pique, but a matter of principle. b) A feeling of irritation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; offence,… … Wiktionary
pique — /pik / (say peek) verb (t) (piqued, piquing) 1. to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride: to be piqued at a refusal. 2. to wound (the pride, vanity, etc.). 3. to excite (interest, curiosity, etc.): *the… …
pique — n. hurt pride, resentful irritation; v.t. cause pique; pride (oneself) on something … Dictionary of difficult words
pride oneself on — BE PROUD OF, be proud of oneself for, take pride in, take satisfaction in, congratulate oneself on, pat oneself on the back for; archaic pique oneself on/in. → pride … Useful english dictionary
