Definition of Quizzical
Quizzical
quiz·zi·cal


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having an expression which shows lack of clarity, puzzlement, curiosity, or disbelief;

e.g. She had a quizzical expression when asked about her summer vacation.

(adjective)
comically or uniquely quaint;

e.g. The quizzical librarian recommends books only after learning a patron's interests.

(adjective)
teasing or mocking in a mild way, a light joke;

e.g. His quizzical remarks slighted their teacher but made his classmates chuckle all the same.



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