kinda

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkaɪndə/

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Adverb

Positive kinda

Comparative none

Superlative none

(informal) a short way to say kind of

1. Just a little bit.

   I'm kinda tired, but I can keep working.

2. Mostly true, but not completely true. What was said is not exact.

   Well, it's kinda a cat -- well, it's a lion cub.

3. You can say kinda to make what you say softer, or to apologize.

   I'm sorry, but I kinda wrecked your car.

Synonyms

• sort of / sorta