Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kidding
verb (present participle of ‘kid’)
/ˈkɪdɪŋ/
Definition
To tease or make a joke about something.
Examples
- I’m just kidding, I didn’t mean it like that!
- She was kidding when she said she would jump into the fountain.
- He always has a way of kidding around, making everyone laugh.
Meaning
The act of making a humorous remark or saying something not meant to be taken seriously.
Synonyms
- teasing
- joking
- fooling
- poking fun
