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riddle

Definition

noun: a difficult question that is asked as a game and that has a surprising or funny answer
noun: a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed
verb: to make many holes in (something or someone) 'with' something
verb: to speak in or propound 'riddles'
sometimes used figuratively
synonyms: conundrum, enigma, explain

Examples

The book 'is riddled with' mistakes. [=the book has many mistakes]
Stop speaking in 'riddles'. [=stop speaking in a confusing way]
The first person to solve the 'riddle' wins a candy bar.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) I could. But will I? - No. As I said, I'm no hero. What do you want? Tell me. No riddles, no stories... Tell me, what do you want? Peace. Did you know that your son is marching south with an army of northmen? Loyal lad. Fighting for his father's freedom. (..)
2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9