What does quizzical mean?
Definitions for quizzical
ˈkwɪz ɪ kəlquizzi·cal
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Princeton's WordNet
mocking, teasing, quizzicaladjective
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
"his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
questioning, quizzicaladjective
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
"he had a quizzical expression"
Wiktionary
quizzicaladjective
Questioning or suggesting puzzlement.
quizzicaladjective
Strange or eccentric.
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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
Quizzicaladjective
relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of the nature of a quiz; farcical; sportive
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of quizzical in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of quizzical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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