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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Kinda seems like she’s still in his good graces, though.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2024
Kinda precariously, I thought, as I watched her maneuver with her cameras.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023
The group was called the Parliaments, named after a cigarette brand, Mr. Clinton said in his book “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?”
From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023
For years, Saturday morning children's TV was dominated by the band as they performed hit after infectious hit - like No Good Advice, Wake Me Up, Biology and Something Kinda Ooooh.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022
“It’s cool. Kinda nice to have someone else here. Merry Christmas, by the way.”
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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