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Snarf Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Peak vs. Pique for Becoming Fed Up

Do you use "peak" or "pique" when describing someone reaching their limit, that is, becoming fed up with someone: For example:

"Absolutely not!" he shouted, reaching his peak/pique.

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Pique is usually the beginning of something: That really piqued my interest. Peak is the top, the maximum. That last insult reached him peak.

— Philip

  • Pique is usually the beginning of something: That really piqued my interest.
  • Peak is the top, the maximum.
  • That last insult reached him peak.
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Pique is usually the beginning of something: That really piqued my interest.
Peak is the top, the maximum. That last insult reached him peak.
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PhilipPique is usually the beginning of something: That really piqued my interest.Peak is the top, the maximum. That last insult reached him peak.
Cool, so peak. Yeah, that's what I thought. I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks, Philip.
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