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kinda

American  
[kahyn-duh] / ˈkaɪn də /

adverb

Informal.
  1. kind of; rather.

    The movie was kinda boring.


Etymology

Origin of kinda

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of kind of in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

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No, really, that’s about all the plot you need to know, and it’s kinda awesome.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

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

I’m kinda working the stage a little more than I was in the first one.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Or that things are kinda weird between me and Sneaky.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

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