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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"I set a bar for myself as a young man that is kinda unattainable. I tell people, 'Look, it's a long way down from the top of the mountain'."
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“I’m kinda interested in getting a mask and snorkel when this calms down and checking it out.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
No, really, that’s about all the plot you need to know, and it’s kinda awesome.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I’m kinda into recycling, so I didn’t even buy materials for it. It was supposed to just give a laugh, maybe last a day,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Can you come back later? We're kinda busy right now."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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