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kid around

VERB
tease
Synonyms
WEAK
annoy badger bait banter bother chaff disturb dog fool around give a hard time goad harass josh lead on mock needle nudge pester pick on rag razz rib ride ridicule roast taunt

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“Crypto is no longer the only cool kid around the block.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Danvers enjoys pushing the kid around as she molds him into a – you can say it out loud– true detective.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2024

While the added weight of hauling your kid around feels like a boat anchor dragging on your speed as skate skiers zip past you, the harness can also help improve your form.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

When it comes to condiments, Pocker, 45, doesn’t kid around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2022

Of course he was already a nervous wreck from being the shortest kid around, and you knew it wasn’t going to calm him down to have people holler, “Here, Fido!” or “Here, Spot!” at him.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson