a riddle or obscure question; an enigma; a ridiculous hoax.-one who quizzes others; as, he is a great quiz.-an odd or absurd fellow.-an exercise, or a course of exercises, conducted as a coaching or as an examination.-to puzzle; to banter; to chaff or mock with pretended seriousness of discourse; to make sport of, as by obscure questions.-to peer at; to eye suspiciously or mockingly.-to instruct in or by a quiz. see quiz, n., 4.-to conduct a quiz. see quiz, n., 4.