Cryptic crossword clue
Giving birth on farm? - not being serious! 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word KIDDING

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The straight part
We know that "not being serious" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not being serious = kidding.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does KIDDING mean?

KIDDING verb
  1. To make a fool of (someone).
  2. To dupe or deceive (someone).
  3. To make a joke with (someone).
  4. Of a goat, to give birth to kids.
  5. To joke.
KIDDING noun
  1. The action of the verb kid.
  2. The act of a goat giving birth.

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