/pɪˈkeɪ/ or /pɪˈkeɪ/ or /piːˈkeɪ/ (PI-kay)

Definitions

1. noun

a small, portable card game, typically for two players, played with a deck of 32 cards

“She introduced her friend to the game of piquet, which they played together for hours.”

2. verb

to win or gain a small advantage

“He piquetted the other team by scoring a crucial goal in the game.”

3. verb

to play a game of cards, especially piquet

“She piqueted with her sister every afternoon.”