ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Quizzing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Quizzing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of quiz.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of quiz.

More Meanings

  1. (now rare, archaic) The act by which somebody is quizzed, or teased; banter, raillery.
  2. The asking of questions; interrogation.

Example Sentences

He knew that he had spoken the truth, though it had cost him a severe pang; and whilst he felt much grief at the thought of the jeers and quizzings he should meet with[…]

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inquiring, questioning, interrogating, interviewing, quizzification, quizzery.

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