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- pronunciation:
- kId
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
kids, kidding, kidded |
definition 1: |
(informal) to tease or joke.
We kid our boss about his messy desk, but he doesn't seem to mind.- synonyms:
- josh, rib
- similar words:
- banter, jest, joke, mock, ridicule, tease, wisecrack
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definition 2: |
to deceive or fool.
I was kidding her about my winning the lottery, but she took me seriously.- synonyms:
- fool
- similar words:
- deceive, dupe, gull, hoax, jive, trick
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related words: |
fool, make fun of, pick on, rally |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to speak or act in a playfully deceptive way; joke.
When I told you I didn't get you a birthday present, I was just kidding.- synonyms:
- banter, fool, jest, joke, josh
- similar words:
- jive, mock, play, sport, tease
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related words: |
banter, clown, fool, gag, jest, joke, quip, rally |
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derivations: |
kiddingly (adv.), kidder (n.) |
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