codding
Joking, kidding, having someone on
Definitions
Joking, teasing or fooling someone. 'I'm only codding you' = I'm just kidding.
codding In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From 'cod' (to hoax/joke), long established in Irish English.
People Also Ask
What does 'codding' mean?
It means joking, teasing or having someone on — 'I'm only codding you' is 'I'm just kidding'.
Where does 'codding' come from?
It comes from 'cod', meaning to hoax or joke, long established in Irish English.
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