Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all kidding aside

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: al-l kid-ding a-side
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.

Example Sentences

"1983 April 25, Steve Wozniak, letter to the editor, Infoworld, All kidding aside, I doubt we'll ever bomb Japan as long as [the Japanese] make Epson printers."
""All kidding aside, Carlysle . . ." "Carla," I corrected him automatically. "I'm too used to thinking of you as 'Carlysle' and male to change both at once . . . All kidding aside, it'd be better for you not to stay on here any longer than the storm.""
"2009 February 19, Joe Biden, speech, The Good of the Nation, Max, just remember, when we call, I call, just say "Yes, Joe," okay? (Laughter.) All kidding aside, thanks for your great help in this, Max."

Inflected Forms

kidding aside (alternative)

Phrases

but seriously folks

Frequently Paired Words

seriously but seriously folks kidding aside

Synonyms

all jokes aside all joking aside

Questions

What does all kidding aside mean?: Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.

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