Funny riddle

If you feed me, I live and grow strong. If you give me a drink of water, I die instantly. What am I?

Fire. Fire consumes fuel like wood to grow, but pouring water onto it extinguishes it immediately.

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

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