adv
kinda
KYN-duh
adv
1
Somewhat, or to some extent — an informal, spoken-style contraction of "kind of."
"The movie was kinda boring, to be honest."
"I'm kinda hungry, want to grab lunch?"
How to Use Kinda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual spoken way of writing "kind of," used to soften a statement.
When to use it
Very informal — fine in texting or casual speech, but avoid in essays, reports, or professional writing.
Common pairings
kinda weird
kinda like
Word Forms
kindas plural
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Etymology
A written, informal spelling of the spoken contraction of "kind of."