just kidding; I'm joking
A playful, casual expression used to retract a statement or indicate that one was joking. Often used in lighthearted conversation, similar to 'just kidding' in English. The ぴょん ending adds a cute or bouncy feel.
See also: ぴょん
I said there's a test tomorrow, but just kidding!
I thought he was angry, but he was just joking.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in casual writing.
Kanji form is rare; the word is normally written in kana.
A playful combination of うそ (lie) and the sentence-ending particle ぴょん, which adds a cute or bouncy nuance. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged from casual, youthful speech.