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
Antonyms:
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
Antonyms:

Other Word Forms of Quiz

Noun

Singular:
quiz
Plural:
quizzes

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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