pique US
(to cause (interest or curiosity))
- She said something that piqued my curiosity.
- Her interest was piqued, and she wanted to find out more about him.
UK (to make annoyed or upset)
- She was piqued to find that she hadn’t been invited.
- I was piqued by her indifference.
peek
(to look quickly and secretly)
- He peeked at her from through a crack in the door.
- Close your eyes. No peeking! It’s a surprise.