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’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
Louis, in comparison, is kinda busted — gloomy, tortured, unable to fully embrace the everlasting banquet Lestat has laid out for him.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 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
Her lips are kinda poked out like she’s got an attitude, but at least she doesn’t say anything mean.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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