kidding
The word “kidding” has 2 syllables: kid-ding
It's pronounced as /ˈkɪdɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for kidding?
In the thesaurus, “kidding” has 8 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for kidding along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kidding
- facetiousness
- fooling
- joke
- joking
- mocking
- razzing
- ribbing
- teasing
Meanings of kidding
- verb
- To make a fool of (someone).
- To dupe or deceive (someone).
- To make a joke with (someone).
- Of a goat, to give birth to kids.
- To joke.
- noun
- The action of the verb kid.
- The act of a goat giving birth.
Example Sentences
- I hope you're just kidding, because that sounds unbelievable!
- She couldn’t tell if he was kidding or being serious about the surprise.
- They were only kidding when they said they’d buy a spaceship.
- Stop kidding around and get back to work!
- He had everyone laughing, but it was clear he was just kidding.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to kidding, such as: facetiousness, fooling, joke, joking, mocking, razzing, ribbing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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