you're kidding

interjection
UK: /jʊə ˈkɪdɪŋ/
US: /jʊr ˈkɪdɪŋ/

  1. An expression of disbelief or surprise.

    1. You're kidding! Did he really say that to you? [ ] [ ]
    2. Oh, you're kidding, right? I thought they were getting along so well. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that you find something hard to believe or are questioning its truthfulness.

    1. You're kidding, the train is delayed again? [ ] [ ]
    2. Are you serious, you're kidding me? I can't believe you won the lottery! [ ] [ ]

  3. Expressing amusement or joking when someone says something unexpected.

    1. You're kidding, I almost believed you for a second! [ ] [ ]
    2. Wait, you're kidding, aren't you? You didn't actually sell your car. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

really
you're kidding verb

  1. Present participle of 'kid'. To tease or joke with someone in a playful way.

    1. I was just kidding when I said that, don't be upset. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is kidding me, I know he didn't really win a million dollars, you're kidding. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "you're kidding" in English means: An expression of disbelief or surprise., Used to indicate that you find something hard to believe or are questioning its truthfulness., Expressing amusement or joking when someone says something unexpected..

The phonetic transcription of "you're kidding" is /jʊə ˈkɪdɪŋ/ in British English and /jʊr ˈkɪdɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "you're kidding": really.

Example usage of "you're kidding": "You're kidding! Did he really say that to you?". More examples on the page.