Quizzical
Quizzical adjective - Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule).
Usage example: "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell
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Teasing is a synonym for quizzical in mocking topic. In some cases you can use "Teasing" instead an adjective "Quizzical", when it comes to topics like amused, appearing confused or curious. popular alternative
Nearby Word: quizzically
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