What does quizzical mean?

Definitions for quizzical
ˈkwɪz ɪ kəlquizzi·cal

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mocking, teasing, quizzicaladjective

    playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

    "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell

  2. questioning, quizzicaladjective

    perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

    "he had a quizzical expression"

Wiktionary

  1. quizzicaladjective

    Questioning or suggesting puzzlement.

  2. quizzicaladjective

    Strange or eccentric.

ChatGPT

  1. quizzical

    Quizzical refers to a person's expression, behavior or words that show curiosity, confusion or amusement. It generally describes a puzzled, questioning, or thoughtfully perplexing demeanor.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Quizzicaladjective

    relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of the nature of a quiz; farcical; sportive

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of quizzical in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of quizzical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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