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riddle in Tagalog

bugtong

/ˈɹɪdəl/

riddle in Tagalog: bugtong. In English, riddle means a verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

Tagalog words for riddle

verbal puzzle
bugtong

English meaning of riddle

  1. noun A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.
  2. noun An ancient verbal, poetic, or literary form, in which, rather than a rhyme scheme, there are parallel opposing expressions with a hidden meaning.
  3. verb To speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
  4. verb To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.

Full definition of riddle

riddle in a sentence

  • Here's a riddle: It's black, and white, and red all over. What is it?
  • You have to riddle the gravel before you lay it on the road.
  • The shots from his gun began to riddle the targets.

Synonyms of riddle

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riddle in other languages

Questions about riddle in Tagalog

What is the meaning of riddle in Tagalog?
Riddle in Tagalog is bugtong.
Ano ang riddle sa Tagalog?
Riddle: bugtong.
What does riddle mean in English?
Riddle means a verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

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