Piquing Synonyms & Definitions

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• PiquingDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pique

• PiqueDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (v. t.) To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
  2. (n.) The jigger. See Jigger.
  3. (v. i.) To cause annoyance or irritation.
  4. (n.) Keenly felt desire; a longing.
  5. (v. t.) To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
  6. (n.) In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.
  7. (n.) A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, -- used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
  8. (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.
  9. (v. t.) To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.

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