Can you figure out this old riddle?
Highty-tighty, Paradighty,
Clothed all in green.
The King could not read it
No more could the Queen.
They sent for a Wise Man out of the East,
Who said it had horns but was not a beast.
Note: Highty-tighty is a variation of Hoity-toity. In the US, at least in our house in New York, we use "hoity-toity" to indicate that someone is being pompous or snobby. In the riddle above, it’s probably used for the sound. My guess is that "Highty-tighty, Paradighty" is a nonsense rhyme.
See answer below…
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Need a hint?
It’s something you think of in the Winter and in December in particular.
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Answer: Holly
Truthfully, I know this is an old-fashioned riddle, but I couldn’t resist posting something that started with "Highty-tighty, Paradighty". What a great opening line!
Enjoy!
Mama Lisa
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