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quizzical
adjective quiz·zi·cal \ˈkwi-zi-kəl\
: showing that you do not understand something or that you find something strange or amusing
Full Definition of QUIZZICAL
1
: comically quaint <a quizzical old man>
2
: mildly teasing or mocking <a quizzical remark>
3
: expressive of puzzlement, curiosity, or disbelief <raised a quizzical eyebrow>
— quiz·zi·cal·i·ty \ˌkwi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun
— quiz·zi·cal·ly \ˈkwi-zi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of QUIZZICAL
1797
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quizzical
adjective quiz·zi·cal \ˈkwi-zi-kəl\
Definition of QUIZZICAL for Kids
: showing doubt, puzzlement, or curiosity <a quizzical look>
— quiz·zi·cal·ly \-zi-klē, -zi-kə-lē\ adverb
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