°A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation.
°A remark, usually witty, made in a social situation and intended to slight someone else.
verb
°To wound the pride of; to sting; to nettle; to irritate; to fret; to offend; to excite to anger.
°To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition, or curiosity.