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I am merry creature in pleasant time of year, As in but certain seasons, I sing that you can hear; And yet I'm made a by-word, A very perfect mock; Compared to foolish persons, And silliest of all folk.
Riddle
I am merry creature in pleasant time of year, As in but certain seasons, I sing that you can hear; And yet I'm made a by-word, A very perfect mock; Compared to foolish persons, And silliest of all folk.
Choose an answer
A.parrot
B.canary
C.sparrow
D.cuckoo
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "C".
Answer
cuckoo
Why this is the answer
The cuckoo bird sings cheerfully only in certain seasons, yet its name became slang for someone foolish or a little crazy - a 'cuckoo' insult born from the bird itself.
This riddle is filed under Long Riddles and rated Medium.