Pique
(Pique), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piqued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Piquing ] [F. piquer. See Pike.]
1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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. Prior.
3. To pride or value; — used reflexively.
Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill.
Locke. Syn. — To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle; sting; goad; stimulate.
Pique
(Pique), v. i. To cause annoyance or irritation. "Every erse hath something in it that piques."
Tatler.
