Quizilla

/kwɪˈzɪlə/ noun

Definition

A defunct website that hosted user-created quizzes and personality tests, popular in the early 2000s.

Etymology

Portmanteau of 'quiz' (from Latin 'quis' meaning who or what) and the suffix '-illa' suggesting a place or thing associated with quizzes. Created as a brand name combining the concept of questioning with a diminutive ending.

Kelly Says

Quizilla was a precursor to modern social media, allowing teenagers to express identity through quiz results like 'Which Harry Potter character are you?' It captured the early internet's spirit of self-discovery and community building through shared cultural references.

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