Yes, the word kid means child, but it has so many other
uses.
When people make a joke, to explain that they have been
joking, they often use this expression.
You're ugly. I'm just
kidding. You're beautiful.
Did you think I was serious?
I was just kidding.
When we ask if something is serious, we can also use this
word. It is also used when we don't
believe something. We don't believe it
is true, or we don't believe that could really happen.
Are you kidding?
Are you kidding me?
You're kidding, right?
You're kidding me, right?
We also use the phrase when we are lying to ourselves, or
not being honest with ourselves.
David was only kidding himself when he thought Michelle
liked him. He knew it wasn't true, but
he didn't want to admit it.
Everyone thought Eva was kidding herself when she said she
could quit smoking easily. They thought
it would be quite hard, if not impossible, for her.
When we tease someone, we also explain our behaviour by
using this word
Stop crying, I am only kidding you.
I'm just kidding around.
Jonathan loved to kid his little sister, but she hated it.
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