quizzical Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
mocking; teasing.
- his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
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adjective satellite perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
questioning.
- he had a quizzical expression
WordNet
Quiz"zic*al adjective
Definitions
Relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of the nature of a quiz; farcical; sportive. --Quiz"zic*al*ly , adv.
