noun
kidding
KIH-dihng
noun
1
Joking around or teasing someone in a playful, non-serious way.
"All the kidding aside, I really do appreciate your help."
"No kidding, that was an amazing performance."
How to Use Kidding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlayful teasing or joking, not meant seriously.
Common pairings
no kidding
all kidding aside
Word Forms
kiddings plural
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Etymology
The -ing form of "kid" (to tease playfully).