kidding

KID-ing/ˈkɪdɪŋ/

3 meanings of kidding

1
verb
Present participle of kid. Use this form after words like "is," "are," or "was" to show joking happening now.
Are you kidding me right now?
He keeps kidding about my new haircut.
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2
noununcountable
Friendly joking or teasing that isn't meant to be taken seriously.
Like teasing a friend just for fun, not to be mean.
It was all just kidding, so please don't take it the wrong way.
His kidding made everyone at the table laugh.
Similarteasing, joking, banter, ribbing, joshing
3
noununcountable
The time when a female goat gives birth to her babies.
The farmer stayed up all night during the kidding.
Spring is the busiest season because of kidding on the farm.
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kidding is a form of kid

kid, verb: To joke, or to trick or tease someone, usually for fun. Full entry

Forms: kidkids he/she/itkidding -ing formkidded past tense, past participle
Spelling: kid → kidding: double the d, add -ing

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