Pique

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1. Noun

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

2. Noun

The jigger. See Jigger.

3. Noun

A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.

4. Noun

Keenly felt desire; a longing.

5. Noun

In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.

6. Verb

To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.

7. Verb

To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.

8. Verb

To pride or value; -- used reflexively.

9. Verb

To cause annoyance or irritation.

10. Noun

tightly woven fabric with raised cords
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

11. Noun

a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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