pique
     n 1: tightly woven fabric with raised cords
     2: a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp
        firewood" [syn: {temper}, {irritation}]
     v : cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless
         remark offended me" [syn: {offend}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0