engagingly stimulating or provocative; "a piquant wit"; "salty language" having an agreeably pungent taste
Something that is piquant is interesting and exciting. There may well have been a piquant novelty about her books when they came out. + piquancy pi·quan·cy Piquancy was added to the situation because Dr Porter was then on the point of marrying Hugh Miller
Food that is piquant has a pleasantly spicy taste. a crisp mixed salad with an unusually piquant dressing. + piquancy pi·quan·cy A little mustard is served on the side to add further piquancy
A secondary coffee taste sensation characterized by a predominantly sweet, prickling sensation at the tip of the tongue Caused by a higher-than-normal percentage of acids actually sweet to the taste instead of sour Typified by a Kenya AA coffee