Kid about Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɪd/ /əˈbaʊt
KID uh-BOWT
kˈɪd/ /ɐbˈaʊt
KID uh-BOWT
Definition
To joke or make fun about something, not speaking seriously about it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used to lighten a conversation or tease. 'Kid about' is usually followed by the topic ('kid about the test'). Not the same as 'kid' meaning child.
Spanish: bromear sobre - tomar a bromaPortuguese (BR): brincar sobre - zoar sobrePortuguese (PT): brincar sobre - gozar comChinese (Simplified): 开玩笑（关于）Chinese (Traditional): 開玩笑（關於）Hindi: मज़ाक करना (के बारे में)Arabic: يمزح حولBengali: মজা করা - ঠাট্টা করাRussian: шутить - подшучиватьJapanese: 冗談を言う - からかうVietnamese: đùa về - nói đùa vềKorean: 농담하다 - 장난치다Turkish: şaka yapmak - takılmakUrdu: مذاق کرناIndonesian: bercanda tentang - menggoda tentang
Example Sentences
He likes to kid about his messy room.
basic
Don't kid about things like that.
basic
Are you kidding about moving to another country?
basic
She always kids about eating too much dessert, but we know she loves cake.
natural
I wasn't kidding about quitting my job—I'm actually serious.
natural
We all kid about getting rich, but deep down, who wouldn't want it?
natural