Riddle Definition Webster Dictionary. More examples - hide examples Example sentences - Hide examples. To perforate so as to make like a riddle.
A mystifying misleading or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed. The first known use of riddling was in the 15th century. Riddle noun C QUESTION a question that has a surprising or amusing answer or something that is a mystery or is hard to explain.
To solve explain or interpret a riddle or riddles intransitive to speak in riddles.
To separate as grain from the chaff with a riddle. His motives for starting an argument with the coach were a complete riddle. Synonym Discussion of puzzle. A church curtain.