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. Men take up piques and displeasures. - Dr. H. More. Wars had arisen . . . upon a personal pique. - De Quincey.
	2.	Keenly felt desire; a longing. Though it have the pique, and long, 'Tis still for something in the wrong. - Hudibras.
	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. [imp. & p. p. Piqued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Piquing .] Pique her, and soothe in turn. - Byron.
	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. Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill. - Locke.
v. i.	1.	To cause annoyance or irritation.

Noun	1.	pique - tightly woven fabric with raised cords
	2.	pique - a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood" Synonyms: temper, irritation
Verb	1.	pique - cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me" Synonyms: offend

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