Cryptic crossword clue
Annoyed and poorly equipped, scrubbing gym 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PIQUED

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What does PIQUED mean?

PIQUED verb
  1. To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.
  2. To take pride in; to pride oneself on.
  3. To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.
PIQUED verb
  1. To score a pique against.
PIQUED adjective
  1. Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

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