1. Joking: This is the most common meaning of "kidding." It means to be not serious and not intending to be taken literally.
* Example: "I'm just kidding, don't be mad at me!"
2. Teasing playfully: This meaning is similar to joking, but it specifically refers to teasing someone in a lighthearted and friendly way.
* Example: "You're kidding, right? You can't be serious about that haircut!"
3. To deceive or mislead: This meaning is less common, but it can be used to describe someone who is pretending to be serious in order to trick or deceive someone else.
* Example: "You're kidding me, you're not really leaving the party already?"
4. To treat someone like a child: This meaning is also less common and can be used in a dismissive or insulting way.
* Example: "Don't be kidding, you're not a child anymore!"
It's important to pay attention to the context to understand which meaning of "kidding" is being used.