~ 1 [ pi:k ]
■ noun a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride: he left in a fit of ~.
■ verb ( ~s , piquing , ~d )
1》 stimulate (interest or curiosity).
2》 ( be ~d ) feel irritated or resentful.
3》 ( ~ oneself ) archaic pride oneself.
Origin
C16: from Fr. ~r 'prick, irritate'.
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~ 2 [ pi:k ]
■ noun (in ~t) the scoring of 30 points on declarations and play before one's opponent scores anything. Compare with re~ .
■ verb ( ~s , piquing , ~d ) score a ~ against.
Origin
C17: from Fr. pic , from the OFr. sense 'stabbing blow'.