Quiz Definition
kwĭz
quizzed, quizzes, quizzing
verb
quizzed, quizzes, quizzing
To question (someone), especially closely or repeatedly.
American Heritage
To make fun of.
Webster's New World
To look at, often specif., inquisitively, teasingly, etc.
Webster's New World
To test the knowledge of.
To quiz the class.
Webster's New World
To question (someone), especially closely or repeatedly.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
noun
quizzes
A questioning or inquiry.
American Heritage
An odd or eccentric person.
Webster's New World
A practical joke; hoax.
Webster's New World
A questioning; esp., a short oral or written examination to test knowledge.
Webster's New World
A questioning or inquiry.
American Heritage
Origin of Quiz
The true etymology is unknown.
From Wiktionary
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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