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kidded

 

[ kɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

colloquial language

The term 'kidded' is the past tense of the verb 'kid,' which means to make a joke or tease someone in a lighthearted manner. It is often used to indicate that someone was not being serious about something. The term is commonly employed in informal conversations among friends or peers. For instance, if someone says something outrageous, a friend might respond that they were just kidding about it.

Synonyms

joked, pulled someone's leg, teased

Examples of usage

  • I thought you were serious, but you kidded me.
  • She kidded around during the meeting to lighten the mood.
  • He kidded his friend about the new haircut.

Translations

Translations of the word "kidded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brincou

🇮🇳 मज़ाक किया

🇩🇪 gescherzt

🇮🇩 bercanda

🇺🇦 жартував

🇵🇱 żartował

🇯🇵 冗談を言った

🇫🇷 blagué

🇪🇸 bromeó

🇹🇷 şaka yaptı

🇰🇷 농담했다

🇸🇦 مازح

🇨🇿 vtipkoval

🇸🇰 žartoval

🇨🇳 开玩笑了

🇸🇮 šalil se

🇮🇸 grínast

🇰🇿 әлеметтеді

🇬🇪 ხუმრობდა

🇦🇿 şaka etdi

🇲🇽 bromeó

Etymology

The word 'kid' is derived from the Old Norse word 'kith,' which means to be a child. The verb form emerged in the United States around the early 20th century, initially used in reference to playful teasing. It evolved within colloquial speech, particularly in American English, where informal dialogue flourished. The word 'kid' as a verb gained popularity in the 1930s. As casual communication became more prevalent, the phrase 'kidding' entered various aspects of daily interactions, highlighting a light-hearted, jovial exchange among individuals. Over the decades, its usage has expanded, becoming a staple of everyday banter and playful communication, both in personal and public contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,814 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.