Kid around

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verb

To joke or say things that are not serious.

I'm just kidding around, I didn't mean any harm.
Visual representation of "kid around" - To joke or say things that are not serious.

Often appears as...

  • stop kidding around
  • always kidding around

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations among friends or family.

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During the family reunion, we were all kidding around at the dinner table.
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Not Always Funny

What one person thinks is kidding around might offend someone else.

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I was just kidding around when I made that comment, but I didn't realize it would upset you.
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Misinterpretation Risk

People might take your words seriously if they don't know you're kidding around.

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She didn't catch my tone and thought I really wanted to quit my job when I was just kidding around.
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