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Piquing: meaning, definitions and examples

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piquing

 

[ ˈpiː.kɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

curiosity stimulation

The term 'piquing' refers to the act of stimulating interest or curiosity in someone. When something piques your interest, it captures your attention and encourages you to explore further. This can apply to various contexts, such as a book that intrigues you, an unusual fact that fascinates you, or a conversation that sparks your desire to learn more. Piquing often involves an element of surprise or intrigue, making it more effective in capturing one’s interest.

Synonyms

arouse, excite, intrigue, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • The documentary piqued my interest in ancient civilizations.
  • Her unusual fashion choices always pique my curiosity.
  • The mysterious advertisement piqued the audience's interest.
  • Reading the first chapter of the novel piqued my desire to finish it.

Translations

Translations of the word "piquing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despertar

🇮🇳 उत्सुकता बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 neugierig machen

🇮🇩 menarik perhatian

🇺🇦 провокуючи

🇵🇱 zainteresować

🇯🇵 興味を引く

🇫🇷 éveiller l'intérêt

🇪🇸 despertar el interés

🇹🇷 ilgi uyandırmak

🇰🇷 흥미를 끌다

🇸🇦 إثارة الاهتمام

🇨🇿 vzbudit zájem

🇸🇰 vzbudzovať záujem

🇨🇳 引起兴趣

🇸🇮 zbujati zanimanje

🇮🇸 vekja áhuga

🇰🇿 қызығушылықты ояту

🇬🇪 საინტერესოს გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 marağı oyatmaq

🇲🇽 despertar interés

Etymology

The word 'piquing' is derived from the French verb 'piquer,' which means 'to prick' or 'to sting.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century, initially used to describe the action of stimulating or provoking feelings or interests. Over time, its usage extended beyond the literal meaning of pricking to encompass the more abstract idea of arousing curiosity or interest. Today, 'piquing' is often associated with contexts where curiosity is evoked, particularly in literature, marketing, and everyday conversation. The transformation from a physical connotation to an emotional one reflects the word's adaptability and illustrates how language evolves to capture complex human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,177, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.