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quizzically

/ˈkwɪz.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:quizzical
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1

In a manner that indicates mild or amused perplexity, curiosity, or questioning.

Example

"She raised one eyebrow and looked at him quizzically when he announced his sudden plan to move abroad."

2

In a gently mocking, teasing, or bantering manner.

Example

"The professor smiled quizzically at the students' elaborate excuses for missing the morning lecture."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the adjective 'quizzical', which derives from the late 18th-century slang word 'quiz' (originally meaning an odd or eccentric person, and later to tease or mock), a word of uncertain origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quizzically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quizzically
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