"Piquant" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Sharply or pleasantly pungent or attractive; pleasantly zestful or stimulating.
Piperine is a yellowish irritating alkaloid that contributes to the pungency of black pepper. It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients, potent carminative properties and several positive effects on the digestive system.
The word "pips" can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are a few:1. The small seeds of a fruit, such as an apple or a pumpkin.2. A single roll of a dice in a game.3. A young raspberry or strawberry.4. A small, usually cylindrical, piece of metal or plastic used to connect wires or cables together, also known as a connector.5. The tariffs or rebates paid to someone, especially one who is new to a particular business, in order to attract them to switch to that business.It can also be used as a noun or as a verb.
In a way that is cleverly witty or humorous. Example: "He spoke piquantly about the absurdity of modern life."
1. To interest someone in something or someone as if by a minor stimulus or irritation. Example: The live jazz performance managed to pique her interest.2. A sudden and short-lived change or improvement, typically in someone's behavior or their fortunes. Example: He had a pique that resulted in him getting promoted.3. To feel or show a brief, often unpleasant, awareness of something, especially a feeling of something sharp or stinging. Example: A pebble piqued me on my foot, but I didn't notice it at first.4. A small pointed or needle-like part, typically one used for picking or teasing something. Example: He used a pique to fix the tiny hole in the fabric.