RIDDLES IN ENGLISH

RIDDLES

These brain teasers are actually just puzzles that need lateral thinking, which are meant to bring a smile to your face - hopefully.

The answers are given below.

1. What is as big as you are and yet does not weigh anything?

2. Two cannibals were chatting as they had their dinner. One complained that he really quite disliked his new mother-in-law. What was the advice given to him by his companion?

3. Paul’s height is six feet, he’s an assistant at a butcher’s shop, and wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh?

4. What types of words are these: Madam, civic, eye, level.

5. What ends everything always?

6. When you have me, you feel like sharing me. But, if you do share me, you don’t have me. What am I?

7. A cowboy rode into town on Friday, stayed three days, and rode out again on Friday. How did he do that?

8. The person who makes it has no need for it. The person who purchases it does not use it. The person who does use it does not know he or she is. What is it?

9It is an insect and the first part of its name is the name of another insect. What is it?

10. Fathers and 2 sons go fishing. Each of them catches one fish. So why do they bring home only 3 fishes?

11. Which is the longest word in English?

12. You can hold it without using your hands or arms. What is it?

13. What do the letter‘t’ and an island have in common?

14. Which is the word in English that has nine letters, and remains a word at each step even when you remove one letter from it, right up to a single letter remaining List each letter as you remove them, along with the resulting word at each step.

15. Complete this sequence of letters: o, t, t, f, f, s, s, _, _, _.

Answers:

1. Your shadow.

2. So just finish your vegetables.

3. Meat.

4. They are palindromes; they read the same both ways.

5. The alphabet ‘g’.

6. A secret.

7. His horse’s name is Friday.

8. A coffin.

9. Beetle.

10. Because the fishing group comprises of a grandfather, his son, and his son’s son – hence just three people.

11. Smiles - Because a ‘mile’ exists between the two S’s. While that is a good answer to the riddle, the actual longest English word is 'floccinaucinihilipilification'- which means ‘to describe something as worthless, or turning something into being worthless by deprecating it.'

12. Your breath.

13. Both are in water - WaTer.

14. ‘Startling’ is the word. Begin by removing ‘i’, which makes it ‘staring’, then take away the ‘t’, making it ‘staring’, and so on – string; sing; sin; in; and, I.

15. e, n, t – The first letter of the numbers from one to ten.

FUN WITH LANGUAGE

FUN WITH LANGUAGE

READ IT FROM BOTH THE ENDS (palindromes)

Lepers repel.

Let O'Hara gain an inn in a Niagara hotel.

Lived on Decaf; faced no Devil.

Lonely Tylenol.

Ma is a nun, as I am.

Ma is as selfless as I am.

Madam, I'm Adam.

Madam in Eden, I'm Adam.

Marge lets Norah see Sharon's telegram.

May a moody baby doom a yam.

Meet animals; laminate 'em.

Mr. Owl ate my metal worm.

Murder for a jar of red rum

LONG WORDS IN ENGLISH

Here are four weird and wonderful long words that you may not have seen before:

floccinaucinihilipilification, which means ‘the action of judging something to be worthless’

antidisestablishmentarianism, which means ‘opposition to removing state recognition of

an established church’

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which is a lung disease caused by

inhaling very fine dust

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, a word which was featured in the film Mary Poppins

PHOTO GALLERY

GREAT MORNING !

IN PONDICHERRY-WITH GERMAN

CRIB COMPETITION

STEERING THE YOUTH PARLIAMENT

WITH GUEST FROM DAVANAGERE UNIVERSITY

BEING WITH YOU ALL  IS A FUN 

AS A GUEST ON ENGINEERS' DAY

MY,SELF COMPOSED POEMS

BEING LITERATE

Eureka! I am literate in
Computer now.
t'was not the  same very long ago
I am not unmindful of it,
There were the days i went others then
But its changed a lot 
A trifle was herculean task for me then
But child's play now.
Before everything was a mystery
But now it’s in the pages of history

NISHCHAL

Naughty thy name is ‘Nichhi’,

So active and mischievous.

You are perfect in excuses,

But really it muses.

Your world is different,

You’re not constant.

Novice feels you very naughty,

But really you’re so gritty.

Dancing, teasing, yelling,

Are indispensible to you.

For study you’re serious too

Favorite to mom and dad

But have never been bad

Long live dear, gods bless you ever.

MY BETTER HALF

My dear ‘misty’

You are so hearty

Sans you I am hollow

‘ll be on heels to follow

So busy round the clock

Never bother the chores of folk

Thee art the queen of my world

But thy liberty is not checked

At times hard nut to crack

But your love never gets lock

Too small in age

Sagacious like a sage

Thy presence makes me relaxed

Absence forces me to be perplexed

At will you are indomitable

But patience un scalable

You seldom get fret

But you are the best.

ALL TIME PROVERBS IN ENGLISH

1.Between the devil and the deep sea

To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma.

2.Where there's a will there's a way

When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.

3.A burnt child dreads fire

A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's attitude or thinking for a lifetime.

4.First come, first served

The first in line will be attended to first.

5.A friend in need is a friend indeed

A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.

6.Discretion is the better part of valor 

If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.

7.A hungry man is an angry man

A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.

Empty vessels make the most noise

Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.

8.A man is as old as he feels

A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.

9.Great talkers are little doers

Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.

10.An idle brain is the devil's workshop

One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.

11.An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit

It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.

12.Faint heart never won fair lady

To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.

13.A penny saved is a penny gained

By being thrifty one will be able to save up.

14.A rolling stone gathers no moss

A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done.

15.As you sow, so you shall reap

One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.

Barking dogs seldom bite

Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.

16.Better late than never

To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all. 

17.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush

Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.

18.Birds of a feather flock together

People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.

19.Call a spade a spade

If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.

NEW WORDS IN ENGLISH

NEW WORDS IN ENGLISH Recently-coined words, terms and expressions, with their meaning. The English language is notoriously fast in adapting to the changing world. New words enter English from every area of life where they represent and describe the changes and developments that take place from day to day. Here are some words and expressions that have been coined in recent years.

Word Meaning Affluenza A blend of 'affluence' and 'influenza'.   A social disease resulting from extreme materialism and excessive   consumerism: earning more money and consuming more, which   can lead to overwork, debt, waste, stress, anxiety, etc. Agritourism A form of tourism in which tourists stay on farms or in agricultural   villages, and often participate in farm activities. Alcopop Fruit drinks fortified with alcohol, designed and marketed to appeal   to young people. Audiophile Person who loves and collects high-quality audio equipment. Baggravation Blend of the words 'bag' and 'aggravation'.   A feeling of annoyance and frustration at the airport when your   baggage has not arrived but the other passengers' bags have. Breadcrumbing A navigation technique which helps users by displaying a list of links   to the pages they have visited when exploring a website   e.g. home >>vocabulary>>transport. Burkini or Burquini Blend of 'burqa' and 'bikini'   A swimsuit worn by Muslim women which covers the whole body   i.e. the arms to the wrist, the legs to the ankle, with a hood to   cover the hair and neck. Busking Performing on the streets and other public places, while soliciting   donations.   Busy urban areas will attract street performers (buskers) who sing,   play, juggle, etc Buzz Excited interest or attention surrounding, for example, a new invention,   a recent event or something that has become fashionable. Buzzword A new word or expression that is commonly used in specialized   work environments or age-groups, and has become fashionable.    Terms used in advertising can often convert into buzzwords and   become widely used. Captcha Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers and   Humans Apart.   A distorted image of letters and numbers used to ensure that a   response is not generated by a computer, in order to prevent   spamming. Carjacking Blend of 'car' and 'hijacking'   When a car driver is forced to give up his vehicle or drive to a   destination designated by the attacker. Chatroom Areas on the internet where people can communicate by exchanging   typed messages. Chick lit Books, usually featuring female characters,  written by women on   contemporary themes and issues that appeal more to women than   to men. Citizen journalism News collected and reported by ordinary people, especially   through the use of blog software. Content farm A website that publishes large amounts of low-quality content, or   content copied from elsewhere, in order to attract visitors and   improve its search-engine rankings. Copyleft Opposite of copyright.   Whereas copyright imposes restrictions on the distribution of a work   or publication, copyleft eliminates restrictions and allows freedom of   use for all. Cot potato Very young child who spends a lot of time watching television.   (cot = a baby's bed) Couch potato A person who spends a lot of time sitting in front of the television. Daycation A trip or short vacation which lasts only one day -   daycationers do not stay away overnight. Decruitment Euphemism for laying-off staff or downsizing a company. Docusoap Blend of <documentary< font="">'documentary' and 'soap'.   (soap opera: sentimental TV serial)   A 'docusoap' is a reality television programme in the style of a   documentary.</documentary<> Dramedy Combination of  'drama' and 'comedy'.   A film, play or TV programme that mixes drama and comedy. Earworm A tune that keeps repeating itself over and over again in our heads. E-cruitment Online recruitment of employees, including online submission of   resumes and cover letters. Elancer A professional person who works from home and provides services on   the internet. Emoticon A blend of 'emotion' and 'icon'.   A symbol, used in email messages, which is made out of   punctuation marks and resembles a human face. E-piracy Electronic piracy   Illegal downloading of material found on the internet (films, music, etc.) E-stalk To stalk (follow) someone using Internet searches and email. E-waste Electronic material and devices that have been thrown away. Fashionista Person who dresses according to the latest fashion trends. Flame war A period during which angry or rude email messages are exchanged. Flash mob A crowd that gathers in a pre-determined place, performs an action   then disperses very quickly. The mob is not told exactly what to do   until just before the event. Flexitarian A vegetarian who sometimes eats meat or fish Freemale A woman who is happy to stay single and independent so that she   can do what she wants when she wants. Flightmare Blend of 'flight' and 'nightmare'.   Unpleasant air travel experience (lost luggage, missed connections, etc.) Foodoir A blend of 'food' and 'memoir'.   An account of someone's life or personal experiences, with a strong   emphasis on food, often including recipes and cookery advice. Funemployed/   Funemployment A blend of 'fun' and 'unemployed'.   Someone who enjoys not having a job because they have more   time for leisure and fun activities. Funkinetics A form of energetic step aerobics that mixes exercise and soul music. Gastropub A pub which, in addition to beer and alcoholic drinks, offers   gastronomic cuisine. Gastrosexuals A new generation of men who see cooking more as a hobby than   a household chore, and use their cooking skills to impress friends   and potential partners. Glamping Blend of 'glamour' and 'camping'.   Luxury camping : sleeping in the open but with every comfort   including cooking equipment. Greycation Going on holiday or vacation with grandparents in order to   reduce the cost. Guesstimate Blend of 'guess' and 'estimate'.   A rough estimate without any claim of accuracy. Hacktivist A person who manipulates information on the internet in order   to transmit a message, usually political. Hoody or hoodie A person, especially a youth, wearing a hooded top. Hotspot Location in which wireless Internet access is available   for example airports, hotels, train stations, etc. Infomania Constantly checking and responding to email and text messages. Infotainment Blend of 'information' and 'entertainment'.   Online services connected to information and leisure activities. It bag High-priced designer handbag that is the bag "of the moment", or   a "must-have" item. It girl A girl who has become a celebrity more through intense media coverage   than through any personal achievements (e.g. Paris Hilton). Jumbrella Blend of 'jumbo' and 'umbrella'.   Very large umbrella set above tables outdoors at a coffee shop,   pub or restaurant. Landline A telephone connected to wires in a fixed location as opposed   to a mobile or cell phone. Locavore A person who only eats food produced locally. Mailbomb To deliberately try to disrupt another computer system by sending   massive amounts of email to it. Meritocracy The idea that merit and individual effort determine one’s success   rather than wealth or birth. Mocktail Non-alcoholic drink that looks like a cocktail. Nail tat A temporary tattoo applied to the nails. Netbook Small laptop computer which weighs less than 3 pounds and has   a 7 to 10 inch screen. Netiquette Blend of 'network' and 'etiquette'.   Set of rules governing appropriate behaviour and courtesy on the   internet. Netizen Blend of 'internet' and 'citizen'.   A person who spends an excessive amount of time on the internet. Nevertiree A person who continues to work after they have reached the age   of retirement. Newbie A new member of any group, community, or activity. Nonliner Someone who rarely or never uses the Internet, usually because   they cannot access it. Noogler New Google employee. Notspot An area where there is slow Internet access or no connection at all. Noughties The years between 2000 and 2009 which contain a 'nought' (zero),   in the same way as other decades are called the 'thirties', 'sixties',   etc . Offshorable Something that can be done or produced in another country, especially   at reduced costs. Optics The way a situation appears to the general public, or the impression   it gives. Outernet Traditional media (newpapers, magazines, radio, television) as opposed   to the internet. Overparenting Being excessively protective of one's children in order to guarantee   their safety and ensure their success in life. Oversharing Providing too much information on the Internet (credit card details,   personal information, etc.) especially through social network sites. Overworking class A segment of today's working population where there is a desire or need   to work long hours. Password fatigue Being tired of having to remember a large number of passwords for   different electronic devises. Quintastic A blend of the adjective 'fantastic' and the prefix 'quin'.   An informal way of referring to a person who is aged fifty or over   but remains sexy, smart, energetic and successful, especially   someone famous.   In August 2011 President Barack Obama will become a quintastic. Recessionista Popular new term for a person who succeeds in dressing stylishly   on a tight budget. Road rage Aggressive habits often resulting in violence against other drivers. Sandwich generation A generation of people who care for the needs of their children   as well as those of their own elderly parents. Screenager A young person or teenager who spends a lot of time in front of   the computer screen. Sitcom Blend of 'situation' and 'comedy'.   A drama, on television, based on humorous everyday situations. Slumdog Very poor, underprivileged person who lives in an overcrowded   squalid area of a city called a slum. Smirt Blend of 'smoke' and 'flirt'   Smoking prohibition laws have led to a new sort of social pastime :   'smirting', smokers getting to know each other when outside on   the pavement. Snail mail The standard system of delivering mail which is very slow in contrast   to electronic mail. Sofalise/sofalize Stay home and use the internet, phone or other electronic device to   communicate with people (social networking, chatting, tweeting, etc.),   rather than go out and meet them face to face. Spinnish The language used by spin doctors, spokes-persons, campaign   managers, etc. when trying to present information in a favourable   light. Staycation A vacation in which you stay at home and relax or visit places   close to where you live. Textual harassment Sending text messages to mobile phones which insult or abuse   people. Tombstoning Jumping or diving into water from a dangerously high place such as   a hotel balcony, a cliff, bridge, wall, roof, etc. Trashion Blend of 'trash' and 'fashion'.   Fashionable items created from old, used and recycled elements. Trekkie A fan of the TV science fiction series Star Trek. Tweet People who 'tweet' send short messages via the microblogging   service Twitter. Tweetheart A user of the Twitter service who is very popular or admired, or with   whom other users communicate a lot. Upskill Teach an employee new or additional skills. Videophile Person who is very interested in watching videos and making   recordings, and values high-quality results. Viral marketing Marketing strategy that consists in encouraging people to pass along   information to friends, family and colleagues through e-mail messages,   blogs, video-sharing, etc., so that the marketing message spreads   like a virus. Vook A combination of video, text, images and social streams in an   electronic book. Web rage Anger or frustration as a result of difficulties or problems encountered   when using the Internet. Webinar Presentation or seminar conducted over the web. Weblish A form of English that is used on the web (use of abbreviations,   acronyms, small letters, absence of punctuation and hyphens etc.)   Also known as : webspeak, netspeak, internetese. Widget Blend of 'window' and 'gadget'.   A small application or tool that can be installed and executed   within a web page. Winterval Blend of 'winter' and 'festival'.   A festival that takes place in winter. Wordle The words of a piece of text arranged into a sort of graphic.    The more frequent a particular word appears in the text, the bigger   its size in the wordle.   (Also called 'word cloud' or 'text cloud'.)