Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

charada

Noun
kʌˈrɑːdə
Definition
A riddle or puzzle, often a question or statement that has a hidden meaning or can be solved.
Examples
  • She solved the charada in under five minutes, impressing her friends.
  • During the game night, we each took turns presenting a charada to the group.
Meaning
A charada is a type of intellectual challenge that requires creative thinking or deduction to arrive at the correct answer. It typically involves wordplay or clever phrasing.
Synonyms
  • riddle
  • puzzle
  • conundrum