Describing a situation, object, or behavior that is delightfully quirky, unusual, or eccentric in an amusing or
fascinating way.
Coined
in the early 21st century, "squiz" is believed to derive from a playful blend of "squiz" (a slang variant of "squint," used to denote a quick look or glance in
Australian and New Zealand English) and "quiz," suggesting a peculiar or puzzling quality. The word was initially popularized in online forums and quickly adopted in casual speech due to its lively sound and the ease with which it encapsulates the idea of something being whimsically odd or bizarre.