Word Meaning

pique definition and meaning

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.

Crossword clues for pique

- Annoyances
- Cause irritation
- Excite; annoy
- Feeling of bitterness or resentment
- Injured pride
- Irritate
- Nettle
- Provoke (interest)
- Resentment
- Said to have a quick look in huff
- Stir up one's interest e g
- Stir up one’s interest, e.g.
- Temper that is heard to peak