Quizzy
adj, name, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Odd; eccentric. dated
"[…] as in all other balls, there was a certain sprinkling of fine ladies, and quizzy gentlemen, as well as of quizzy ladies and fine gentlemen, so that the several partnerships were as it might be, ill or well-arranged; […]"
- 2 Inquisitive, curious. rare
"When Drea and I talked to the police yesterday, they were extra quizzy about you.” “Why?” Amber shrugs. “They made it seem like you're a suspect.”"
- 1 The Inquisitor player character from the video game Dragon Age: Inquisition. slang
"I'm just glad that I can't lose approval with Cullen. He hearts my Quizzy no matter what. TRUE LOVE GUYS TAKE NOTE."
Example
More examples"[…] as in all other balls, there was a certain sprinkling of fine ladies, and quizzy gentlemen, as well as of quizzy ladies and fine gentlemen, so that the several partnerships were as it might be, ill or well-arranged; […]"
Etymology
From quiz + -y. Sense 2 possibly influenced by English inquisitive.
From an affectionate shortening of inquisitor + -y.
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