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UK//aɪm ˈtəʊtəli ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ wɪð juː//US//aɪm ˈtoʊtally ˈjoʊkɪŋ wɪð ju//

Meaning of I'm totally joking with you

A phrase to indicate that what you just said is meant as a joke.

In simple words: I am not serious; I am just playing around.

I'm totally joking with you in a sentence

  • I said I was moving to Antarctica, but I'm totally joking with you!
  • When I said I’d steal your lunch, I was totally joking with you.
  • Don’t worry, when I said I’d give up chocolate, I’m totally joking with you!
  • Come on, you know I'm totally joking with you about that ridiculous movie idea.

How to use I'm totally joking with you

Use this phrase in casual conversations to indicate you are joking. It's too informal for serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine joking with a friend, then saying this to clarify it's all in good fun.

Related words

Collocations with I'm totally joking with you

  • totally joking around
  • just joking with you
  • seriously, I'm joking
  • playfully joking
  • making a joke

Synonyms for I'm totally joking with you

  • I'm just kidding
  • I'm only teasing
  • I'm fooling around
  • Just playfully joking
  • Totally messing with you

Common mistakes with I'm totally joking with you

  • Using in formal settings where jokes may not be appropriate.
  • Confusing with phrases that indicate seriousness.
  • Misplacing emphasis, making it sound like a complaint.

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Frequently asked questions about I'm totally joking with you

What does I'm totally joking with you mean?

I am not serious; I am just playing around.

What is the definition of I'm totally joking with you?

A phrase to indicate that what you just said is meant as a joke.

How do you use I'm totally joking with you in a sentence?

I said I was moving to Antarctica, but I'm totally joking with you!

Can you give another example of I'm totally joking with you?

When I said I’d steal your lunch, I was totally joking with you.

What are synonyms for I'm totally joking with you?

Common alternatives include I'm just kidding, I'm only teasing, I'm fooling around, Just playfully joking, Totally messing with you.

What words go with I'm totally joking with you?

It commonly pairs with totally joking around, just joking with you, seriously, I'm joking, playfully joking, making a joke.

What are common mistakes when using I'm totally joking with you?

Using in formal settings where jokes may not be appropriate. Confusing with phrases that indicate seriousness. Misplacing emphasis, making it sound like a complaint.

How do you pronounce I'm totally joking with you?

US: //aɪm ˈtoʊtally ˈjoʊkɪŋ wɪð ju//, UK: //aɪm ˈtəʊtəli ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ wɪð juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I'm totally joking with you formal or informal?

"I'm totally joking with you" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I'm totally joking with you?

Use this phrase in casual conversations to indicate you are joking. It's too informal for serious discussions.