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UK//jʊ wɜːr ˈkɪdɪŋ raɪt//US//jʊ wɜr ˈkɪdɪŋ raɪt//

Meaning of You were kidding right

A phrase used to ask whether someone is joking.

In simple words: You are joking, correct?

You were kidding right in a sentence

  • You scored a hundred on the exam? You were kidding right?
  • When he said he was moving to Antarctica, I thought, 'You were kidding right?'
  • She said she would swim across the lake in winter. You were kidding right?
  • After hearing the ridiculous proposal, I asked, 'You were kidding right?'

How to use You were kidding right

Used to confirm if someone is joking. Appropriate in casual conversations, but might be too informal for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a kid playing around, joking with friends.

Related words

Collocations with You were kidding right

  • kidding me
  • kidding around
  • you were just kidding
  • seriously kidding
  • not kidding

Synonyms for You were kidding right

Common mistakes with You were kidding right

  • Misunderstanding as a serious question.
  • 'Kidding' often confused with 'kid,' affecting comprehension.
  • Using in overly serious contexts.

Compare You were kidding right with Really, You can't be serious

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Frequently asked questions about You were kidding right

What does You were kidding right mean?

You are joking, correct?

What is the definition of You were kidding right?

A phrase used to ask whether someone is joking.

How do you use You were kidding right in a sentence?

You scored a hundred on the exam? You were kidding right?

Can you give another example of You were kidding right?

When he said he was moving to Antarctica, I thought, 'You were kidding right?'

What are synonyms for You were kidding right?

Common alternatives include Are you joking?, You must be joking., Is that a joke?, Really?, You can't be serious..

What words go with You were kidding right?

It commonly pairs with kidding me, kidding around, you were just kidding, seriously kidding, not kidding.

What are common mistakes when using You were kidding right?

Misunderstanding as a serious question. 'Kidding' often confused with 'kid,' affecting comprehension. Using in overly serious contexts.

How do you pronounce You were kidding right?

US: //jʊ wɜr ˈkɪdɪŋ raɪt//, UK: //jʊ wɜːr ˈkɪdɪŋ raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You were kidding right formal or informal?

"You were kidding right" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You were kidding right?

Used to confirm if someone is joking. Appropriate in casual conversations, but might be too informal for formal settings.