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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I’m kidding around, of course, but wouldn’t it be nice if the people who controlled such a large share of the cinema we watch had to make fools of themselves for our viewing pleasure?

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2024

Antetokounmpo was kidding around, and the financial terms weren’t released, but there was a point within the joke — Silver earned this new deal.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

She’s smiling, and I know she thinks I’m kidding around.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

kidding around

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