Fun Facts (Hints)
Here are some cool facts about riddles that may help get those brain juices flowing:
"What am I" riddles are one of the oldest types of riddle, and are seen in various pieces of historical literature.
Many teachers love to use riddles of the "What am I" variety, to help make sure their students are paying attention and engaging in the lessons.
These types of riddles are some of the most common, and some of the most frustrating.
African scholar Isidore Okpewho defines the riddle as a problem or puzzle is presented by a statement, and also when a response is offered in response to this problem or challenge.
Mind tricks in the form of riddle almost always attempt to swindle it's audience with tricky wordplay.
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I Grow Up Big And Tall Riddle
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Drinking And Dying Riddle
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I Can Speak Any Language Riddle
My stem's planted firmly where I am allotted.
My tail is wavy and my face is quite blotted.
I relay much emotion though flatly I'm spotted,
And I grow half my size whenever I'm dotted.
I can speak any language, yet utter no words.
I'm no seed, yet I am well known among birds.
But I do have a speech impediment:
I can say cage but not page, aged but not wage.
I can say deaf but not red, bed but not sled.
I live on a highway that's structurally sound,
Where you might see my friends accidentally bound.
It has many lanes, and also long lines.
There are lots of sharp turns, but plenty of signs.
I am played but not won, made but not spun.
The key is to measure before you've begun.
What am I?
My tail is wavy and my face is quite blotted.
I relay much emotion though flatly I'm spotted,
And I grow half my size whenever I'm dotted.
I can speak any language, yet utter no words.
I'm no seed, yet I am well known among birds.
But I do have a speech impediment:
I can say cage but not page, aged but not wage.
I can say deaf but not red, bed but not sled.
I live on a highway that's structurally sound,
Where you might see my friends accidentally bound.
It has many lanes, and also long lines.
There are lots of sharp turns, but plenty of signs.
I am played but not won, made but not spun.
The key is to measure before you've begun.
What am I?
Hint:
Rescuing The Princess
I roam through the land hoping to rescue my love. I search high and low and will stomp on you if you get in my way. What am I?
Hint:
Mario, from Super Mario Brothers video game by Nintendo. He roams the land searching for the princess and his primary method of getting rid of folks is to stomp on them.
Thanks to Rowan for figuring this out. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
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Thanks to Rowan for figuring this out. Did you answer this riddle correctly?
YES NO
Same As My Neighbor Riddle
Cold and dark, I'm the same as my neighbor. Flatter than a pancake, faster than a panther. Lighter than a feather I still prevail, Yet a million mean trying to lift me would fail. Expanding and shrinking throughout the day, When heat is highest, underneath I lay. I leave in the darkness of the night, And don't come back if there's rain in sight. What am I?
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Stalk You All Day Riddle
Everyday I stalk you all day long,
With every move you make, I never make one wrong.
I vanish twice a day with the sun's height and fall,
I will follow you anywhere,
even the bathroom stall.
What am I?
With every move you make, I never make one wrong.
I vanish twice a day with the sun's height and fall,
I will follow you anywhere,
even the bathroom stall.
What am I?
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I Stay On The Ground Riddle
I'm the part of a bird that stays on the ground, not in the sky, I can swim along the ocean floor and remain dry? What am I?
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I Lie At Your Feet Riddle
Each morning I appear to lie at your feet. All day I will follow no matter how fast you run. Yet I nearly perish in the midday sun. What am I?
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Follower Of Man Riddle
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Monday's Can Be Depressing Riddle
Monday's can be depressing which is why you need me, I I have a national day in which I'm given out for free. What am I?
Hint: It's a drink
Nobody Can Lose Me Riddle
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The Torment Of Man Riddle
A cloud is my mother, the wind is my father, my son is the cool stream and my daughter is the fruit of the land. A rainbow is my bed, the earth my final resting place and I'm the torment of man. What am I?
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Hear Me Ringing Riddle
I have a piece for your ear,
And a piece for your mouth.
You sometimes hear me ringing.
You can speak to your friend,
Although you're alone.
What am I?
And a piece for your mouth.
You sometimes hear me ringing.
You can speak to your friend,
Although you're alone.
What am I?
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The Black Child Of A White Father Riddle
I am the black child of a white father, a wingless bird, flying even to the clouds of heaven. I give birth to tears of mourning in pupils that meet me, even though there is no cause for grief, and at once on my birth I am dissolved into air.
What am I?
What am I?
Hint:
Good When Dead Riddle
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1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.
1. I'm often found on a bike but never go anywhere, who am I? Answer: A stationary cyclist.
2. Many people throw me away, but the only way to keep me is to give me away, who am I? Answer: A kiss.
3. I may be slimy, but you'll find me in the garden and in a French delicacy, who am I? Answer: A snail.
4. I'm soft and cuddly, and can be a fire hazard if not handled properly, who am I? Answer: A stuffed animal.
5. I can be black or white, and am often found taking notes in court, who am I? Answer: A stenographer.
6. I'm always in a hole, yet I hold things up, who am I? Answer: A doughnut.
7. I may not have eyes, but I can see a lot and travel far, who am I? Answer: A camera.
8. I'm round and I have a hole in the middle, and I can be both sweet or savory, who am I? Answer: A bagel.
9. I'm flat and have wings, but I'm not an airplane, who am I? Answer: A pizza.
10. You can put me in your pocket, but I'm not money, who am I? Answer: A handkerchief.
11. I have a tail and can be fluffy, people often think I'm smelly, who am I? Answer: A skunk.
12. I'm small but mighty, and I can be used to connect multiple devices, who am I? Answer: A USB cable.
13. You can find me in a garden or a salad, but I'm not a flower, who am I? Answer: A radish.
14. I'm slippery and slimy, but I'm essential for fishing, who am I? Answer: Bait.
15. People love to pop me, but I'm not bubble wrap, who am I? Answer: Popcorn.
16. I'm often used for protection, but I can also be a fashion accessory, who am I? Answer: Sunglasses.
17. I'm often worn on your feet, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Shoes.
18. I'm delicious with peanut butter, but I'm not bread, who am I? Answer: Jelly.
19. I can be found in the ocean or on a plate, but I'm not a fish, who am I? Answer: Seaweed.
20. You can eat me with a spoon, but I'm not soup, who am I? Answer: Ice cream.
21. I come in many colors and can make a loud noise, but I'm not a rainbow, who am I? Answer: Fireworks.
22. I'm found in the forest and can be used to make furniture, who am I? Answer: Wood.
23. I'm often used for communication, and I come in many shapes and sizes, who am I? Answer: Phone.
24. I'm found in the sky and can be shaped into different animals, who am I? Answer: Cloud.
25. I can be salty or sweet, but I'm not popcorn, who am I? Answer: Pretzel.
26. I'm caused by friction and can make things spark, who am I? Answer: Fire.
27. I'm used on a cold night, but I'm not a blanket, who am I? Answer: Heater.
28. I'm responsible for making breakfast, but I'm not a chef, who am I? Answer: Toaster.
29. I'm found in the ocean and can be delicious on a plate, who am I? Answer: Crab.
30. I'm used for drinking, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Straw.
31. I'm used to keep food fresh, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Zip lock bag.
32. I can be used for cooking, but I'm not a pot, who am I? Answer: Oven.
33. I'm often used for baking, but I'm not flour, who am I? Answer: Baking powder.
34. I'm used for keeping time but I'm not a clock, who am I? Answer: Watch.
35. I'm used to carry things, but I'm not a bag, who am I? Answer: Backpack.
36. I can be used for cleaning, but I'm not soap, who am I? Answer: Detergent.
37. You can see through me, but I'm not a window, who am I? Answer: Contact lens.
38. I'm found in the sand and can be made into castles, who am I? Answer: Sandcastle.
39. I'm used for music, but I'm not a guitar, who am I? Answer: Keyboard.
40. I'm used for seeing in the dark, but I'm not a flashlight, who am I? Answer: Night vision goggles.
41. I'm used for keeping clothes clean, but I'm not a washing machine, who am I? Answer: Dryer sheet.
42. I'm often used for sports, but I'm not a ball, who am I? Answer: Sneakers.
43. I'm used for cutting, but I'm not a knife, who am I? Answer: Scissors.
44. I'm used to keep things organized, but I'm not a folder, who am I? Answer: Binder.
45. I'm used for making things cold, but I'm not a fridge, who am I? Answer: Freezer.
46. I'm used for making ice cream, but I'm not a bowl, who am I? Answer: Ice cream maker.
47. I'm used for drinking coffee, but I'm not a cup, who am I? Answer: Mug.
48. I'm used for making toast, but I'm not a toaster, who am I? Answer: Bread.
49. I'm used for painting, but I'm not a brush, who am I? Answer: Palette.
50. I'm used for writing, but I'm not a pen, who am I? Answer: Pencil.