piquant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having an agreeably pungent taste
    savory; savoury; spicy; zesty.
  2. adjective satellite engagingly stimulating or provocative
    salty.
    • a piquant wit
    • salty language
  3. adjective satellite attracting or delighting
    engaging.
    • an engaging frankness
    • a piquant face with large appealing eyes

WordNet

Pi"quant adjective
Etymology
F., p.pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See Pike.
Definitions
  1. Stimulating to the taste; giving zest; tart; sharp; pungent; as, a piquant anecdote. "As piquant to the tongue as salt." Addison. "Piquant railleries." Gov. of Tongue.

Webster 1913