Found 2 items, similar to Piquing.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pique pique n 1: tightly woven fabric with raised cords 2: a sudden outburst of anger; “his temper sparked like damp firewood” [syn: temper, irritation] pique v : cause to feel resentment or indignation; “Her tactless remark offended me” [syn: offend]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Piquing 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]