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Definition of Pique
| n. | 1. | A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, - used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc. | | 1. | (Zool.) The jigger. See Jigger. | | 1. | A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. | | 2. | Keenly felt desire; a longing. | | 3. | (Card Playing) In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one. | | v. t. | 1. | To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger. | | 2. | To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity. | | 3. | To pride or value; - used reflexively. | | v. i. | 1. | To cause annoyance or irritation. |
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