Where does “cryptoquiz” come from?
cryptoquiz (English) comes from English quiz, from English whiz — To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to...
cryptoquiz (English): A puzzle consisting of a set of thematically...
Definitions
- A puzzle consisting of a set of thematically...
Ancestry of “cryptoquiz”, step by step
cryptoquiz traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English quiz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | quiz | An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing; A... |
| 2 | English | whiz | To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to... |
via English crypto
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | crypto | A secret supporter or follower; Cryptography;... |