Meaning & use
Kidding
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Speaking or acting in a joking or teasing manner, not seriously.
See it in a sentence
Relax, I was only kidding about eating the last slice.
He's always kidding around with his younger siblings.
A note on using this word
From 'kid' used as a verb meaning to tease; the phrase 'no kidding' is a common expression of genuine surprise.
Words with a similar meaning
jokingteasing
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