kinda
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of kinda
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of kind of in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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When our columnist tests out bionic legs and now we all kinda want to try them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Knudson was "kinda stunned" at how many people appeared at a new members meeting held weeks after the president took office again.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
So it’s kinda cool having a lot of younger coaches where it’s scheme, scheme, scheme and then a couple older guys like my father who see it more from the standpoint of matchups and people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
“Catastrophe’s kinda happened,” he added—but the seed bank grove was no longer there.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Am I feeling some kinda way about Alex and JP?
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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