First Known Use: 1749
Dictionary
1quiz
noun \ˈkwiz\
: a short spoken or written test that is often taken without preparation
: a set of questions about a particular subject that people try to answer as a game or competition
plural quiz·zes
Full Definition of QUIZ
1
: an eccentric person
2
3
: the act or action of quizzing; specifically : a short oral or written test
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Origin of QUIZ
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Related to QUIZ
2quiz
verb
: to ask (someone) questions about something
: to give (someone) a quiz
quizzedquiz·zing
Full Definition of QUIZ
transitive verb
1
: to make fun of : mock
2
: to look at inquisitively
3
: to question closely
— quiz·zer noun
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First Known Use of QUIZ
1794
Related to QUIZ
- Synonyms
- catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, ask
QUIZZER Defined for Kids
1quiz
noun \ˈkwiz\
plural quiz·zes
Definition of QUIZ for Kids
: a short test
2quiz
verb
quizzedquiz·zing
Definition of QUIZ for Kids
: to ask a lot of questions of <We quizzed him about his trip.>
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