Funny riddle

I get sharper the more I am used, yet I lose a tiny piece of myself with every single stroke. What am I?

A pencil. Sharpening a pencil wears away the wood and graphite, creating a finer point.

About this riddle

Funny riddles trade logic for a punchline. The answer is often a pun, so say it out loud and listen for the sound-alike.

Difficulty: Medium. More like this: Funny riddles with answers or try Wordle for a different kind of puzzle.

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