kidded around
Joked in fun
Kidded around is the past tense of kid around, meaning to joke, tease, or engage in playful behavior without serious intent: We kidded around during lunch but got back to work after.
The phrase emphasizes lighthearted fun rather than mockery—nobody's feelings get hurt when people are just kidding around.
- jokedSpoke in humor
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- foolingTricking or joking
- goofingBehaving in silly ways
- goofing offIdling instead of working
just joking · playful · jesting · joking · cracking jokes · teasing · pulling your leg · clowning · having a laugh · sarcasm · lightheartedness · horseplay · amusement · quipping · razzing · bantering · witticism · irony
productivity/focus
kidded aroundbuckled down
Began working earnestly
focused · concentrated · worked hard · knuckled down · applied oneself