an informal test or examination of a student or class.

a questioning.

a practical joke; a hoax.

Chiefly British . an eccentric, often odd-looking person.

to examine or test (a student or class) informally by questions.

to question closely

The police quizzed several suspects.

Chiefly British . to make fun of; ridicule; mock; chaff.

noun

answer , reply

verb

answer , reply

noun

blue book , check , exam , examination , investigation , query , shotgun , test , catechism , catechization

verb

ask , catechize , check , cross-examine , examine , give the third degree , grill * , inquire , interrogate , investigate , pick one’s brains , pump * , query , test , question , deride , gibe , jeer , jest , laugh , mock , scoff , scout , twit , banter , chaff , exam , examination , probe , pump , puzzle