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9+ Words that rhyme with kidding

Kidding is a 2-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bidding, forbidding, hiding. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "kidding" in lyrics

See how kidding is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Say he snitchin on my click, you gotta be kidding"
    Baby f/ Boo & Gotti, Keith Murray, Mikkey — Say it Ain't So
  • "And he said he wasn't kidding"
    Buck 65 — Eye Make-up Excuses
  • "Learned my art with a leatherface, you must be kidding"
    Chino XL — That Would Be Me

What do these rhymes mean?

bidding
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something a request to be present
forbidding
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance; "a dour, self-sacrificing life"; "a forbidding scowl
hiding
the activity of keeping something secret the state of being hidden; "he went into hiding"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "kidding" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bidding, forbidding, hiding create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "kidding" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with kidding?
Words that rhyme with kidding include: bidding, forbidding, hiding, skidding, giggling, dividing, siblings, outbidding, ridding.
How many syllables does kidding have?
Kidding has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with kidding?
There are 9 words that rhyme with kidding: 9 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for kidding in a song?
The strongest rhymes for kidding in songwriting are bidding, forbidding, hiding. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with kidding?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with kidding include bidding, forbidding, hiding, skidding, giggling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bidding, hiding; 1-syllable: forbidding, dividing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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