quizzically

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English

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Etymology

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From quizzical +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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quizzically (comparative more quizzically, superlative most quizzically)

  1. In a quizzical manner; as if puzzled or asking a question.
    • 2010, Michael Jayfox, E. Chas McSween, Intravenus DeMilo, Enron Hubbard, Hunter McKenzie-Smythe, Flash Johnson, Things Bogans Like, Sydney: Hachette, page 157:
      The bogan looked at Gretchen quizzically, wondering if she was having trouble reading the English alphabet.