kiddingly

Example Sentences

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Verse unabashedly if not kiddingly sounded as if he were challenging Donald to a workout duel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2025

In a letter to then-NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, Lamar Hunt joked, “I have kiddingly called it the ‘Super Bowl,’ which obviously can be improved upon.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Now she has what she kiddingly calls a “claim to fame,” even if Aug. 15 had been gratifying but tame.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022

His mother would, almost kiddingly, tell him: “Michael, I really have to get some life insurance on you,” but he did not say no.

From The Guardian • Nov. 2, 2017

Mr. Gunn actually offers more depth to the origins of the movie and some great memories on and off set, but he continues to kiddingly take cheap shots at an absent Mr. Rooker.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2017