Cool MateMeaning of Kidding
To tease or joke about something.
In simple words: Joking or not serious.
Kidding in a sentence
- I was just kidding when I said you owe me money.
- Are you kidding me right now?
- Don't take him seriously; he's always kidding around.
- She thought I was kidding at first, but I was serious.
- Stop kidding! This is not a joke.
How to use Kidding
Use 'kidding' in casual conversations. It's not suitable for formal contexts. Often used to lighten a statement or clarify a joke.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Kidding sounds like 'kid-in', imagine a child playing around and joking.
Related words
Collocations with Kidding
- just kidding
- are you kidding?
- kidding around
Synonyms for Kidding
- joking
- teasing
- fooling
- mocking
- razzing
Opposites of Kidding
- serious
- truthful
Common mistakes with Kidding
- Using 'kidding' in a serious context.
- Confusing 'kidding' with 'kid' as a noun.
- Not understanding when to use it to indicate sarcasm.
Kidding appears in
Kidding in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مزاح
مزاح أو عدم الجدية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মজা করা
মজা করা বা সিরিয়াস না হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Scherzen
Scherzen oder nicht ernst gemeint.
- SpanishEspañol
Bromeando
Bromeando o no hablando en serio.
- Persianفارسی
شوخی کردن
شوخی یا جدی نبودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Blaguer
En train de plaisanter ou pas sérieux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मज़ाक कर रहा हूँ
मज़ाक करना या गंभीर न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scherzando
Stai scherzando o non sei serio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Brincando
Brincando ou não falando sério.
- RussianРусский
Шучу
Шутить или быть несерьезным.
- Urduاردو
مزاح کرنا، مذاق اڑانا
مذاق کرنا یا سنجیدہ نہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
开玩笑
开玩笑，不是认真的。
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Frequently asked questions about Kidding
What does Kidding mean?
Joking or not serious.
What is the definition of Kidding?
To tease or joke about something.
How do you use Kidding in a sentence?
I was just kidding when I said you owe me money.
Can you give another example of Kidding?
Are you kidding me right now?
What are synonyms for Kidding?
Common alternatives include joking, teasing, fooling, mocking, razzing.
What is the opposite of Kidding?
Opposite meanings include serious, truthful.
What words go with Kidding?
It commonly pairs with just kidding, are you kidding?, kidding around.
What are common mistakes when using Kidding?
Using 'kidding' in a serious context. Confusing 'kidding' with 'kid' as a noun. Not understanding when to use it to indicate sarcasm.
How do you pronounce Kidding?
US: //ˈkɪd.ɪŋ//, UK: //ˈkɪd.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Kidding formal or informal?
"Kidding" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Kidding?
Use 'kidding' in casual conversations. It's not suitable for formal contexts. Often used to lighten a statement or clarify a joke.