you've got to be kidding me

phrase

Used to express anger or frustration.

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Meanings

phrase

alternative you've gotta be kidding me

  1. informalUsed to express anger or frustration.
  2. informalUsed to express disbelief or shock.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
you're kidding
Cite this entry
APA

you've got to be kidding me. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/you've%20got%20to%20be%20kidding%20me

MLA

“you've got to be kidding me.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/you've%20got%20to%20be%20kidding%20me. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “you've got to be kidding me,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/you've%20got%20to%20be%20kidding%20me.

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