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In some senses, kinda is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adv
Kind of; somewhat.
I kinda hafta do this right now.
That’s kinda funny.
contraction
Contraction of kind + of.
Carmiesha had never once busted him in a lie, and she never had no kinda drama with him and no other chick. She damn sure couldn't say that for Dre.
What kinda music do ya want ta play? Do ya want volume or somethin' more subtle?
intj
Yes in some respects but no in other respects.
"Are you afraid of a little bit of rain?" "Kinda, yeah."
Ah, I see. Meely doesn't tease you. You're best friends, is that right? / Kinda.