No kidding Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈkɪdɪŋ
NOH KID-ing
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 bromaPortuguese (BR): é sério - sem brincadeira - não é brincadeiraPortuguese (PT): a sério - sem brincadeira - não é brincadeiraChinese (Simplified): 不是开玩笑 - 真的Chinese (Traditional): 不是開玩笑 - 真的Hindi: सच में - मज़ाक नहींArabic: عن جد - ليس مزاحاًBengali: সত্যি নাকি - যথার্থই - সত্যি বলছোRussian: 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