pique

A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.

To cause to feel resentment or indignation.

To provoke; arouse.

To pride (oneself).

A point or peak.

A point of conduct; punctilio.

A blind tick, Argas nigra, capable of causing painful sores on cattle and men. See Argas.

The jigger, chigoe, or chique. See Sarcopsylla.

In the game of piquet, the winning of thirty points before one’s opponent scores at all in the same deal, entitling the winner to add thirty more to his score.

To win a pique from. See pique, n., 4.