quizzer

noun

Definition of quizzernext
as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another some quizzer in the front row was getting more laughs than the comedian on stage

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  1. tease
  2. quiz
Noun
  • Success can feel like a cruel tease, fleetingly unattainable and yet when finally achieved, too dangerous to enjoy too long.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An update on the progress being made in Villains Land in Magic Kingdom, including the tease of two attractions—a roller coaster inspired by Maleficent and a dark ride inspired by the Magic Mirror.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of tease
Noun
  • Gemini then produces shorter lessons, follow-up quizzes, and a personalized plan.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Start by taking The Athletic’s Premier League quiz to give you a suggestion to test out.
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of quiz
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“Quizzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quizzer. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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