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Take A Peek At 'Pique'

Take A Peek At 'Pique'

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Jun 15, 2023
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You’ve probably seen expressions similar to these:

Now my curiosity is really peeked.
It peaked my interest.

Both wrong.

Sort out, once and for all, the difference between ‘peak’, ‘peek’ and ‘pique’, as well as the interesting origins of the use of ‘pique’ in English.

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