noun
kidder
Kidder (noun) means a person who jokes or teases others in a light-hearted way. Example: “He's a real kidder — you can never tell when he's serious.”
noun
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A person who jokes or teases others in a light-hearted way.
"He's a real kidder — you can never tell when he's serious."
How to use kidder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who likes to joke around and tease people.
Common pairings
a real kidder
such a kidder
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Word forms
- Plural
- kidders
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Etymology
From "kid" (to tease) + the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for kidder
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What does “kidder” mean?
The word “kidder” means a person who jokes or teases others in a light-hearted way. In plain terms, someone who likes to joke around and tease people.
How do you use “kidder” in a sentence?
Here is “kidder” used in a sentence: “He's a real kidder — you can never tell when he's serious.”
What part of speech is “kidder”?
“Kidder” is a noun.
What is the meaning of kidder?
"kidder" (noun) means a person who jokes or teases others in a light-hearted way.
