Definitions for the word, pique

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

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

(n.) Keenly felt desire; a longing.

(n.) The jigger. See Jigger.

(v. i.) To cause annoyance or irritation.

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


8 words found in the Scrabble word, pique



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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