kidder
word
Definition
A kidder is someone who likes to joke or tease, often in a playful or friendly way.
Usage & Nuances
'Kidder' is informal and usually friendly; it's not negative but can imply teasing. Common in American English, often in phrases like 'just a kidder.' Don't confuse with 'kiddie' (child) or 'kidnapper'.
Spanish: bromista - persona que bromeaPortuguese (BR): brincalhão - pessoa que faz piadasPortuguese (PT): brincalhão - pessoa que faz partidasChinese (Simplified): 爱开玩笑的人 - 爱戏谑的人Chinese (Traditional): 愛開玩笑的人 - 愛戲謔的人Hindi: मज़ाकिया व्यक्तिArabic: شخص يمزح - فكاهيBengali: মজারু - ঠাট্টাবাজ - ঠকবাজ (মজা করার অর্থে)Russian: шутник - приколистJapanese: からかい好きな人 - 冗談好きな人Vietnamese: người hay đùa - người hay trêu chọcKorean: 농담꾼 - 장난꾸러기Turkish: şakacı - esprili kişiUrdu: مزاحیہ شخص - مذاق کرنے والاIndonesian: penggoda (bercanda) - tukang bercanda
Example Sentences
Tom is a real kidder in our class.
basic
Don't take him seriously, he's just a kidder.
basic
He acts tough, but he's really just a big kidder.
natural
"You’re such a kidder, always making me laugh," she said.
natural
My uncle is always a kidder at family parties.
basic
You never know if a kidder like Jen is joking or not.
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