teasing, kidding
Só estou te pilhando.
I'm just teasing you.
— Os Bons Companheiros (1990)
Estava te pilhando e tu mata o maluco?
I was trying to steal your photo, and you kill the crazy guy?
Como vou saber que está me pilhando?
How will I know if you're trying to steal my information?
Eu estava te pilhando.
I was just messing with you.