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I am just kidding vs I just kidding

The correct phrase is 'I am just kidding.' The verb 'am' is necessary to form a complete sentence in the present tense. 'I just kidding' is incorrect because it lacks the verb 'am.'

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 9186 views

I am just kidding

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to inform someone that you are joking or not being serious about something.

Examples:

  • I am just kidding, I didn't mean to offend you.
  • Don't worry, I am just kidding with you.
  • She thought I was serious, but I am just kidding.
  • I am just kidding, I know you worked hard on this.
  • I am just kidding, I actually love your new haircut.
  • Look, I am just kidding zip...
  • I guess I was just kidding myself, thinking that I could let go of who everyone else thinks I am and just be myself.
  • I guess I was just kidding myself, thinking that I could let go of who everyone else thinks I am and just be myself.
  • I am, I'm also just kidding!
  • I guess we were just kidding ourselves.
  • I'm just kidding but not really.
  • I'm just kidding; You look swell.
  • - Just kidding, sort of.
  • I was just kidding about all that stuff the other night.
  • - It's okay to say "just kidding" in full.
  • But I guess I was just kidding myself.
  • Just kidding, it's us.
  • Just kidding, I'm fine.
  • - No he was just kidding Henry Vill
  • I'm just kidding you, Duncan.
  • Just kidding about the Pilates guy.
  • No, I'm just kidding around, man.
  • Could have invited the neighbors- Just kidding.
  • I'm just kidding man, you can hardly notice it.
  • We have to pretend we were just kidding.

I just kidding

This phrase is incorrect in English as it lacks the necessary verb 'am.'

  • I'm just kidding, I just started last week.
  • I'm just kidding but not really.
  • I'm just kidding; You look swell.
  • I was just kidding about all that stuff the other night.
  • But I guess I was just kidding myself.
  • I'm just kidding you, Duncan.
  • No, I'm just kidding around, man.
  • I'm just kidding man, you can hardly notice it.
  • And I was just kidding around.
  • - I'm just kidding, it's okay.
  • Look, I am just kidding zip...
  • No, I'm just kidding.
  • Don't look so down, I'm just kidding.
  • Look, I'm just kidding, zip.
  • It doesn't matter anyway, I was just kidding.
  • For frak's sake, I'm just kidding around.
  • See, Goon, I'm just kidding.
  • No, I was just kidding and she...
  • You know I was just kidding about the whole jewish mafia thing.
  • No, I'm just kidding, Doctor.

Alternatives:

  • I am just kidding
  • I was just kidding
  • I'm just kidding
  • Just kidding
  • I'm kidding

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