quiz

²quiz

verb

quizzedquiz·zing

Definition of QUIZ

transitive verb

1

: to make fun of : mock

2

: to look at inquisitively

3

: to question closely

— quiz·zer noun

Examples of QUIZ

1. <quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class>
2. <hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements>

First Known Use of QUIZ

1794

Related to QUIZ

Synonyms: catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, ask

Antonyms: answer, reply, respond

Related Words: besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump; poll, survey

Near Antonyms: rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck

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