repique

noun

re·​pique

variants or repic

rə̇ˈpēk

plural -s

: the making of 30 or more points in combinations alone before an opponent in the game of piquet scores

also : a bonus of 60 points given for this

Word History

Etymology

French repic, from repiquer to prick again, from Middle French, from re- + piquer to prick

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