sorta
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of sorta
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of sort of in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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“We were sorta hoping we’d get something on reselling their excess compute capacity but they didn’t have anything new there,” said Mark Mahaney, managing director at Evercore ISI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“It’s sorta semi-free to watch it on television,” the president added.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
Parasocial relationships are the way we relate to the famous now; their social feeds mingle with our friends and family until they all seem sorta like the same thing.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2024
Comedians are sorta known for being full of crap — typically in a funny way that shouldn’t be taken seriously when they’re performing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024
My hair is short and curly, and I think it looks sorta cute when it’s wet.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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