'Piquing' definitions:

Definition of 'Piquing'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Pique her, and soothe in turn. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To pride or value; -- used reflexively. [1913 Webster]
  • Men . . . pique themselves upon their skill. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To offend; displease; irritate; provoke; fret; nettle; sting; goad; stimulate. [1913 Webster]

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