Kidding Meaning in English
word · lemma: kid
/ˈkɪdɪŋ/
KI-ding
/kˈɪdɪŋ/
KI-ding
Definição
Saying something as a joke and not to be taken seriously. Often used to make fun or tease in a friendly way.
Uso & Nuances
'Kidding' is informal and common in friendly or casual conversations. Typical phrases: 'just kidding', 'Are you kidding?', 'No kidding!'. Don't confuse with 'lying'—kidding means joking, not deceiving.
Spanish: bromear - estar bromeandoPortuguese (BR): brincar - estar brincandoPortuguese (PT): brincar - estar a brincarChinese (Simplified): 开玩笑 - 说笑Chinese (Traditional): 開玩笑 - 說笑Hindi: मज़ाक करना - मज़ाक कर रहे हैंArabic: يمزحBengali: মজা করা - ঠাট্টা করাRussian: шутитьJapanese: 冗談を言う - からかうVietnamese: đùa - nói đùaKorean: 농담하다Turkish: şaka yapmak - takılmakUrdu: مذاق کرنا - مذاق میں کہناIndonesian: bercanda - bercanda saja
Frases de Exemplo
Are you kidding me?
basic
I was just kidding about the homework.
basic
He is always kidding with his friends.
basic
Relax, I’m only kidding!
natural
You’ve got to be kidding me—that’s unbelievable!
natural
I'm not kidding—that really happened.
natural