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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“To me, it’s like we both kinda love each other already, but we’re kind of afraid to say it,” he explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 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
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
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 kinda miss her,” he adds, upping the mushy factor.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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