Riddle

When set loose, I fly away. Never so cursed, as when I go astray. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A burp
B.A hiccup
C.A sneeze
D.Fart
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "F".

Answer

Fart

Why this is the answer

This is a crude joke riddle -- a fart is 'let loose,' and it's most embarrassing when its smell lingers or is noticed by others.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Easy.