piqu

pierce, prick

Usage

  • piquant

    Something that is piquant is interesting and exciting; food that is piquant is pleasantly spicy.

  • pique

    When you are piqued by something, either your curiosity is aroused by it or you feel resentment or anger towards it.

  • peck

    hit lightly with a picking motion

  • pick

    select carefully from a group

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