Joke vs. Kidding — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Joke and Kidding
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Definitions
Joke
A joke is a display of humour in which words are used within a specific and well-defined narrative structure to make people laugh and is usually not meant to be taken seriously. It takes the form of a story, usually with dialogue, and ends in a punch line.
Kidding
Kidding is an American comedy-drama television series created by Dave Holstein that premiered on September 9, 2018, on Showtime. The series stars Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, Judy Greer, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, and Catherine Keener.
Joke
Something said or done to evoke laughter or amusement, especially an amusing story with a punch line.
Kidding
A young goat.
Joke
A mischievous trick; a prank
Played a joke on his roommate.
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Kidding
One of the young of certain similar animals.
Joke
Something that is of ludicrously poor quality
Their delivery service is a joke.
Kidding
The flesh of a young goat.
Joke
Something not to be taken seriously; a triviality
The accident was no joke.
Kidding
Leather made from the skin of a young goat; kidskin.
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Joke
An object of amusement or laughter; a laughingstock
His loud tie was the joke of the office.
Kidding
An article made from this leather.
Joke
To tell or play jokes; jest.
Kidding
A child.
Joke
To speak in fun; be facetious
You have to be joking.
Kidding
A young person.
Joke
To say or write as a joke.
Kidding
(Slang)Pal. Used as a term of familiar address, especially for a young person
Hi, kid! What's up?.
Joke
An amusing story.
Kidding
Made of the skin or with the meat of a young goat.
Joke
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.
It was a joke!
Kidding
(Informal)Younger than oneself
My kid brother.
Joke
(figuratively) The root cause or main issue, especially an unexpected one
Kidding
To mock playfully; tease
They kidded me about my mismatched socks.
Joke
(figuratively) A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.
Your effort at cleaning your room is a joke.
The president was a joke.
Kidding
To deceive in fun; fool
I could only hope they were kidding me when they said my car had been stolen.
Joke
(figuratively) Something that is far easier or far less challenging than expected.
The final exam was a joke.
Kidding
To deceive (oneself), especially by allowing one's desires to cloud one's judgment
You're kidding yourself if you think that plan will work.
Joke
(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.
I didn’t mean what I said — I was only joking.
Kidding
To engage in teasing or good-humored fooling
You want that much for your old car? You must be kidding!.
Joke
(intransitive, followed by with) To dupe in a friendly manner for amusement; to mess with, play with.
Relax, man, I'm just joking with you.
Kidding
To bear young. Used of a goat or similar animal.
Joke
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally.
To joke a comrade
Kidding
Present participle of kid
Joke
Something said for the sake of exciting a laugh; something witty or sportive (commonly indicating more of hilarity or humor than jest); a jest; a witticism; as, to crack good-natured jokes.
And gentle dullness ever loves a joke.
Or witty joke our airy senses movesTo pleasant laughter.
Kidding
The action of the verb kid.
Joke
Something not said seriously, or not actually meant; something done in sport.
Inclose whole downs in walls, 't is all a joke.
Kidding
(agriculture) The act of a goat giving birth.
Joke
To make merry with; to make jokes upon; to rally; to banter; as, to joke a comrade.
Joke
To do something for sport, or as a joke; to be merry in words or actions; to jest.
He laughed, shouted, joked, and swore.
Joke
A humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter;
He told a very funny joke
He knows a million gags
Thanks for the laugh
He laughed unpleasantly at hisown jest
Even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point
Joke
Activity characterized by good humor
Joke
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Joke
A triviality not to be taken seriously;
I regarded his campaign for mayor as a joke
Joke
Tell a joke; speak humorously;
He often jokes even when he appears serious
Joke
Act in a funny or teasing way
