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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

Folks figured the Cal State San Marcos baseball and softball coaches were simply kidding around when they recently started discussing the idea of Jillian Albayati playing for both of them.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

I glanced at him to see if he was kidding around.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

kidding around

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