kiddingly
- a word derived from kid.
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
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
Keisel kiddingly - we think - bragged that his overgrown beard has Super Bowl powers, but there are plenty of other clean-cut reasons Mike Tomlin will deliver the Steelers their seventh title.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2011
