according to the riddle "what word is spelled wrong in the dictionary?" the answer is wrong. why is it so??? because wrong is spelt w-r-o-n-g and it is correctly spelled!!!
i just don't get this riddle... can someone help me understand it better? thanks a lot...
2007-04-02 15:09:33 · 6 answers · asked by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Because "Wrong" is spelled w-r-o-n-g, therefore it is spelled wrong (w-r-o-n-g).
You could use the same joke for ANY word...it just wouldn't be as "funny."
It's a lame joke to start with. ;)
2007-04-02 15:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
wrong is spelled "wrong" in the dictionary, basically it is just like saying "red is spelled 'red' in the dictionary"
2007-04-02 15:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by TiagoTiago 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The riddle is asking What word is spelled "wrong" meaning what word is spelt "w-r-o-n-g" not which word is spelt incorrectly.
Its like saying "what word is spelt cat in the dictionary?" the answer would be "cat" c-a-t
get it?
2007-04-02 15:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Joe L 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is basically asking you what is spelt wrong in the dictionary. Read carefully. Wrong is spelt w-r-o-n-g in the dictionary
2015-11-28 05:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says What word is spelled wrong. So.. wrong is spelled w-r-o-n-g right? well, the question actually is [what word is spelled w-r-o-n-g?] Wrong is the correct answer. Get it?
2007-04-02 15:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by procrastinating_puzzler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I can see it is not spelled incorrectly. See below.
Main Entry: 1wrong
Pronunciation: 'ro[ng]
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wrang, from *wrang, adjective, wrong
1 a : an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause b : a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another; especially : TORT
2 : something wrong, immoral, or unethical; especially : principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law
3 : the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong: as a : the state of being mistaken or incorrect b : the state of being guilty
synonym see INJUSTICE
2007-04-02 15:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
And did you know that the word "gullible" is not in the dictionary?
2007-04-02 15:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by raleigh_jazz_fan 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋