pique

v. insult, offend; anger, irritate; arouse, excite, stimulate (curiosity, interest, etc.)

n. irritation, anger; resentment, grudge, enmity

n. textured cotton fabric, ribbed cotton fabric

Pique refers to a weaving style, as in "pique cotton", which is characterized by raised parallel cords or fine ribbing (for example, in the collar of a polo shirt or tennis shirt). Twilled cotton (see Twill) or corded cotton are close relatives.
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n. pike, spade

adj. bitten, stung; dotty

n. dive, nosedive

v. sting, bite; jab, pick, pinch; prickle, pique; puncture; tickle; sew, stitch; nettle; nick; stick in

n. piqué, tightly woven fabric

n. pique, resentment; spades; (Latin America) rebound, ball which bounces back away from the basket (Basketball); fix, dose of a narcotic drug or something which is strongly desired (Slang); (Southern Cone and Central America) mineshaft; drill; trail

n. quilting, pique

v. prick; pique; goad, nibble; jab; mince, chop; pound; harass