quiz

Definition

  • noun: a short spoken or written test that is often taken without preparation
  • noun: an eccentric person
  • verb: to ask (someone) questions about something
  • verb: to make fun of
  • usually + 'on' or 'about'
  • synonyms: mock, enigma, jester

Examples

  • He is being 'quizzed' by investigators 'about' his possible involvement in the crime.

  • The teacher gave us a 'quiz' on the material we studied yesterday.

  • The teacher 'quizzed' us 'on' the material we studied yesterday.

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