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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