No kidding Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈkɪdɪŋ

NOH KID-ing

UK

nəʊ/ /kˈɪdɪŋ

noh KID-ing

Definition

Used to show surprise or to confirm something is true, especially after hearing surprising or interesting news. Can also be used sarcastically to say something is obvious.

Usage & Nuances

Informal. Used in conversations, often after surprising news. Can be genuine (expressing surprise or seeking confirmation) or sarcastic ('obviously'). Commonly paired with a questioning tone or as a response. Do not use in formal writing.

• Spanish: de verdad - en serio - no es broma
• Portuguese (BR): é sério - sem brincadeira - não é brincadeira
• Portuguese (PT): a sério - sem brincadeira - não é brincadeira
• Chinese (Simplified): 不是开玩笑 - 真的
• Chinese (Traditional): 不是開玩笑 - 真的
• Hindi: सच में - मज़ाक नहीं
• Arabic: عن جد - ليس مزاحاً
• Bengali: সত্যি নাকি - যথার্থই - সত্যি বলছো
• Russian: Серьёзно? - Правда? - Да ладно?
• Japanese: 本当？ - マジで？ - うそでしょ？
• Vietnamese: Thật à? - Thật không? - Không đùa chứ?
• Korean: 진짜? - 정말로? - 농담 아니지?
• Turkish: Gerçekten mi? - Yok artık! - Şaka yapmıyorsun ya?
• Urdu: سچ میں؟ - واقعی؟ - مذاق نہیں کر رہے؟
• Indonesian: Serius? - Masa? - Tidak bercanda kan?

Example Sentences

No kidding, that's your new car?

basic

You got the job! No kidding?

basic

It's snowing in April. No kidding!

basic

"I'm so tired." "No kidding. We all stayed up late."

natural

He won the lottery? No kidding! That's amazing.

natural

"The internet is slow today." "No kidding. Pages take forever to load."

natural