a. [ F., p. pr. of piquer to prick or sting. See Pike. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a piquant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]