Kidding

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of kidding

verb to joke or play around in a light-hearted manner

Example Sentences

A1 She was just kidding when she said she didn't like your haircut.

A2 I'm not kidding, I really saw a UFO last night.

B1 He's always kidding around, but he can be serious when he needs to be.

B2 I thought he was kidding about quitting his job, but he actually did it.

C1 The comedian's jokes were so cleverly crafted that it was hard to tell when he was kidding.

C2 She has a dry sense of humor and often leaves people wondering if she's kidding or not.

Examples of kidding in a Sentence

formal I assure you, I am not kidding when I say this project is of utmost importance.

informal I'm not kidding, that movie was so bad it was actually funny.

slang Are you kidding me? That party was lit!

figurative She's always kidding around, but deep down she's very serious about her work.

Grammatical Forms of kidding

• past tense: kidded
• plural: kiddings
• comparative: more kidding
• superlative: most kidding
• present tense: kid
• future tense: will kid
• perfect tense: have kidded
• continuous tense: is kidding
• singular: kidding
• positive degree: kidding
• infinitive: to kid
• gerund: kidding
• participle: kidded

Origin and Evolution of kidding

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'kidding' originated from the Middle English word 'kiden', which meant to tease or joke.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kidding' has evolved to also mean playful or light-hearted teasing, and is commonly used in informal conversation.