kidding around

NOUN

tomfoolery

Synonyms

STRONG

absurdity antics bunk clowning craziness folly foolery foolishness fun giddiness horseplay insanity irresponsibility lunacy madness ridiculousness senselessness shenanigans silliness

WEAK

carrying-on fooling around funny business high jinks joking ludicrousness

Antonyms

STRONG

sense seriousness

Example Sentences

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It’s nice that everyone is having a good time kidding around ahead of the holidays.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

I mean, we’re not kidding around here, are we?

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

Which is to say: Not one of these people would be saying they were just kidding around, if the plan had actually worked.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2023

Lady Gaga isn’t kidding around — she’s not only added a last-minute performance at the Oscars, but also walked its carpet.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023

Angie gives me a soft punch on the shoulder to show she’s just kidding around.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

kidding around

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