quiz|zi|cal

quiz|zi|cal
quiz|zi|cal «KWIHZ uh kuhl», adjective.
1. that suggests making fun of others; teasing: »

a quizzical smile. A little quizzical wrinkle of the brow that suggested a faintly amused attempt to follow my uncle's mental operations (H. G. Wells).

2. questioning; baffled: »

a quizzical expression on one's face.

quiz´zi|cal|ly, adverb.

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