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.
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.
I just tried that new cafe downtown; their decor is completely squiz—there's a chandelier made of teacups!
by Huckle Berryfin May 8, 2024
Get the Squizmug. Pronunciation: /skwɪz/
Adjective describing a situation, object, or behavior that is delightfully quirky, unusual, or eccentric in an amusing or fascinating way. The term "squiz" is a playful amalgamation derived from "exquisite" - reflecting something both complicatedly delightful and puzzling. Coined in the early 21st century, it quickly gained popularity in urban slang, particularly for its lively sound and the ease with which it captures the essence of whimsical oddity.
Adjective describing a situation, object, or behavior that is delightfully quirky, unusual, or eccentric in an amusing or fascinating way. The term "squiz" is a playful amalgamation derived from "exquisite" - reflecting something both complicatedly delightful and puzzling. Coined in the early 21st century, it quickly gained popularity in urban slang, particularly for its lively sound and the ease with which it captures the essence of whimsical oddity.
I just tried that new cafe downtown; their decor is COMPLETELY squiz—there's a chandelier made of teacups!
by Huckle Berryfin May 8, 2024
Get the Squizmug. omission of occurrence or performance; specifically : a failing to perform a duty or expected action,lack of success,a failing in business.
"Boss, you know that work we quoted 200 hours, now that I spent all the 200 hours I realize I need another 200 hours to complete it". Boss: " Fuck you just Squiz this project man. You Squiz it big time. You are promoted to Regional Manager"
by The Soul Punisher September 14, 2022
Get the Squizmug.