Noun

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.
2. A remark, usually witty, made in a social situation and intended to slight someone else.
3. A cotton fabric, figured in the loom, – used as a dress goods for women and children, and for vestings, etc.
4. The jigger.
5. Keenly felt desire; a longing.
6. In piquet, the right of the elder hand to count thirty in hand, or to play before the adversary counts one.

Verb

1. To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
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.
4. To cause annoyance or irritation.

Noun

1. lance
2. spade (as a card suit)
   • quatre de pique = four of spades

Verb