# kidding

Pronunciation: say "KID-ing" /ˈkɪdɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of kid. — present participle and gerund of kid
   - Simple: Present participle of kid. Use this form after words like "is," "are," or "was" to show joking happening now.
   - _She wasn't kidding when she promised to finish the work by noon._
   - _We were just kidding around with each other at the party._

## Noun

2. The act of joking or teasing, especially in a lighthearted or playful way.
   - Simple: Friendly joking or teasing that isn't meant to be taken seriously.
   - _Their constant kidding kept the long road trip from getting dull._
   - _What started as harmless kidding turned into a real argument._
3. The process of a female goat giving birth to one or more kids.
   - Simple: The time when a female goat gives birth to her babies.
   - _The barn was prepared well before kidding began this season._
   - _Successful kidding depends on keeping the doe calm and warm._

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