Quizzing
noun, verb
noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act by which somebody is quizzed, or teased; banter, raillery. archaic, countable, uncountable
"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[…]"
- 2 The asking of questions; interrogation. countable, uncountable
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of quiz form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"The teacher started quizzing Robert on the spot."