pique

1. n. A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc. Source: opted

2. n. The jigger. See Jigger. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. Keenly felt desire; a longing. Source: opted

5. n. In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one. Source: opted

6. v. t. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. Source: opted

7. v. t. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity. Source: opted

8. v. t. To pride or value; -- used reflexively. Source: opted

9. v. i. To cause annoyance or irritation. Source: opted

10. n. tightly woven fabric with raised cords Source: wordnet

11. n. a sudden outburst of anger Source: wordnet

12. v. cause to feel resentment or indignation Source: wordnet

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