quiz

verb

quizzed; quizzing

transitive verb

1

: to make fun of : mock

2

: to look at inquisitively

3

: to question closely

quizzer noun

Synonyms of quiz

• ask
• question
• interrogate

Examples of quiz in a Sentence

quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

Recent Examples on the Web

Multiple members quizzed after the meeting by a gaggle of reporters declared no interest in serving as acting mayor. —Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Morgan will appear alongside opera singer Katherine Jenkins and be quizzed by Deadline’s Jake Kanter in a panel on fame, media, culture and public opinion, while former First Lady Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will record a live episode of their podcast IMO. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026

The five participants were quizzed by a moderator and supplemented by questions from the audience during the 90-minute presentation in Orlando. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Sorensen summoned both Fire Chief Stephen Gollan and Police Chief Bill Schultz to the lectern and quizzed them on their relationship with the city manager. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing quiz

• pop quiz
• quiz show

Rhymes for quiz

• biz
• fizz
• his
• is
• riz
• tis
• whiz
• whizz
• wiz
• chandeliers
• nowise

Kids Definition

quiz

1 of 2 noun

ˈkwiz 

plural quizzes

1

: a person who mocks

2

: the act or action of quizzing

especially : a short oral or written test

quiz

2 of 2 verb

quizzed; quizzing

1

: to make fun of : mock

2

: to ask many questions

quizzer noun