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sorta

American  
[sawr-tuh] / ˈsɔr tə /

adverb

Informal.
  1. sort of; somewhat.

    I'm sorta nervous about asking for a date.


Etymology

Origin of sorta

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of sort of in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

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But after the 5’s bio resin — I’m still a big fan of the Sorta Sage green colorway with this finish — Google opted for a more basic in-hand feel with last year’s flagships.

From The Verge • Jun. 25, 2022

Sorta like The Simms times Final Fantasy on steroids, and the 100-player Battle Royale is similar to a last man standing match in pro wrestling.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2021

Sorta related: Gallerist Jeffrey Deitch talks with Maxwell Williams about his career, including his years as MOCA’s director: “People warned me, ‘You cannot go there.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2019

Sorta feels like I'm giving birth out of my foot right now!

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2017

“Uh, the team kinda wants you to have this, Melody. Sorta to make up.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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