adj.
Pronunciation: ' p ē -k ə nt, - ˌ känt; ' pi-kw ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French, from present participle of piquer
Date: 1630
1 : agreeably stimulating to the palate especially : SPICY
2 : engagingly provocative also : having a lively arch charm
synonyms see PUNGENT
– pi · quant · ly adverb
– pi · quant · ness noun