Riddle
/ˈrɪdl/noun
A question or statement meant to puzzle someone.
She told a riddle that had everyone thinking.
Often appears as...
- pose a riddle
- solve a riddle
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Brain Teaser
Riddles are often used for fun brain exercise or ice-breakers during gatherings.
At the party, we took turns asking each other riddles.
Pro Tip 2/3Word Play
Many riddles depend on multiple meanings of words or puns.
I couldn't solve the riddle because I didn't catch the play on words.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Some riddles might include cultural references, making them harder for non-natives to understand.
The riddle mentioned a character from American folklore I didn't know.
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