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.

v. t.

To pride or value; -- used reflexively.

v. i.

To cause annoyance or irritation.