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Meaning Of Pique
n.
A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress
goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
n.
The jigger. See Jigger.
n.
A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a
social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded
pride; stinging vexation.
n.
Keenly felt desire; a longing.
n.
In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in
hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
v. t.
To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate;
to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
v. t.
To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to
stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.