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Definition of: quiz
(kwiz) noun plural quiz·zes
1. The act of questioning; specifically, an oral or written examination of a class or individual.
2. Something or someone odd or ridiculous; an eccentric.
3. A hoax; practical joke.
—v.t. quizzed, quiz·zing
1. To examine by asking questions; question.
2. Brit. To make fun of; ridicule. See synonyms under QUESTION. [Origin unknown]
—quiz′zer noun
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