Kinda: meaning, definitions and examples

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kinda

 

[ หˆkaษชndษ™ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

informal usage

Kinda is an informal contraction of 'kind of' used to indicate a degree of something or to soften a statement. It can express a sense of moderation or uncertainty.

Synonyms

a bit, somewhat, sort of.

Examples of usage

  • I'm kinda tired today.
  • It's kinda hard to explain.
  • She was kinda annoyed with him.

Translations

Translations of the word "kinda" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meio que

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช irgendwie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semacam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trochฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใชใ‚“ใจใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท un peu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs o menos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bir tรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุนุงู‹ ู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jaksi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akosi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svona

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ั‚าฏั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒฆแƒแƒช

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bir nรถv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs o menos

Etymology

The term 'kinda' originated as a colloquial contraction of the phrase 'kind of'. It emerged in the United States around the mid-20th century, primarily in informal conversations. The use of 'kinda' allows speakers to convey a sense of casualness and relatability. It is common in spoken English and often used in various dialects across the English-speaking world. The evolution of 'kinda' reflects broader trends in language development, where contractions and informal speech patterns are embraced in everyday communication. As a result, 'kinda' has found its way into written forms of communication, especially in dialogues and casual writing, showcasing how language adapts to social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,587, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.