Where does “quiz” come from?
Quiz comes from English whiz, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
quiz (English): An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing; A...
Definitions
- An odd, puzzling or absurd person or thing; A...
Ancestry of “quiz”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | whiz | To make a whirring or hissing sound, similar to... |