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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On the other hand, it feels kinda scammy and manipulative, but there is nothing more American than that, especially right now.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
“Catastrophe’s kinda happened,” he added—but the seed bank grove was no longer there.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Then he kinda was willing to allow it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
You kinda have this Wednesday Addams vibe going on.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
I pull my jeans and T-shirt back on and open the door again, kinda hoping that maybe Mama went down to the office herself.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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