QUIZZICAL

questioning, quizzical

(adjective) perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); “he had a quizzical expression”

mocking, teasing, quizzical

(adjective) playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); “his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air”- Lawrence Durrell

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

quizzical (comparative more quizzical, superlative most quizzical)

Questioning or suggesting puzzlement.

Strange or eccentric.

Source: Wiktionary


Quiz"zic*al, a.

Definition: Relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of the nature of a quiz; farcical; sportive.

– Quiz"zic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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