Riddles for Adults – page 7
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Riddle Time
Which lion can't live on land?
“It loves to swim!”
Answer
A sea lion!
Riddle Time
What furry creature is a natural at tidying up, but only found in dusty corners?
“You might find a whole family of them under your bed.”
Answer
A dust bunny.
Riddle Time
What tiny creature makes a sound like a clock when its name is spoken?
“It's a small parasite.”
Answer
A tick.
Riddle Time
What do sheep say when they're disappointed at the movies?
“They're not happy with the film.”
Answer
Baa-d movie!
Riddle Time
What kind of song do fish sing when they're having surgery?
“It's a medical procedure combined with a grand performance.”
Answer
An opera-tion
Riddle Time
Which spicy vegetable always seems the most relaxed?
“It sounds like it's taking it easy.”
Answer
A chili
Riddle Time
You create it with every choice, but can never own it. You can only meet it. What is it?
“It's indeterminate, yet always shaped by your decisions and their consequences.”
Answer
Your future
Riddle Time
What has roots that no one sees, is taller than houses, but cannot grow?
“Think of nature's grandeur, not living organisms.”
Answer
A mountain
Riddle Time
It connects us, yet never says a word. What is it?
“It travels far, carrying others' thoughts.”
Answer
A letter
Riddle Time
What rises and falls but never moves from its spot?
“Think economics.”
Answer
The stock market
Riddle Time
It wakes you up firmly, but rarely receives a hug. What is it?
“Your morning is rarely complete without it.”
Answer
An alarm clock
Riddle Time
It brings you closer, yet often keeps you apart. What is it?
“A small screen that consumes much of your time.”
Answer
A mobile phone
Riddle Time
You build it slowly with words, but it crumbles quickly with a single one.
“It's the foundation of many relationships.”
Answer
Trust
Riddle Time
You chase it, but it always flees. Some believe they see it in the lives of others.
“It's an abstract goal in life.”
Answer
Happiness
Riddle Time
What is always yours, but mostly used by others?
“You received it at birth.”
Answer
Your name
Riddle Time
It steals your sleep, hunts you while awake, and refuses to let you rest.
“Modern life is full of it.”
Answer
Stress
Riddle Time
You can own me, but never hold me. The more I become, the less I am seen.
“Finances are involved.”
Answer
A debt
Riddle Time
I grow under pressure, but I burst if I get too much.
“Something often seen at birthday parties.”
Answer
A balloon
Riddle Time
I am meant to make you laugh, but I break as soon as I am explained.
“My power lies in surprise.”
Answer
A joke
Riddle Time
I eat you alive, yet you feed me willingly every day.
“I give you temporary pleasure but take more than I give.”
Answer
An addiction