Definition 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.