kinda

To a small degree; a little.

• I’m kinda hungry.
• The room felt kinda cold last night.
• Does that noise sound kinda strange to you?

Similar words: a little, slightly, somewhat

Common phrases: kinda tired, kinda nervous, kinda funny, kinda strange

Used when a description is roughly right but does not fit completely.

• It’s kinda a diary.
• The game is kinda like chess, but faster.
• He was kinda our manager, although nobody gave him that title.

Similar words: sort of, roughly

Common phrases: kinda like something, kinda a joke

Used to make an awkward statement, request, or admission sound less direct.

• I kinda need your help.
• Sorry, I kinda forgot your birthday.
• We kinda hoped you could drive us home.

Similar words: sort of, kind of

Common phrases: kinda need something, kinda forgot something

Used as an answer meaning yes in some ways, but not completely.

• “Are you tired?” “Kinda.”
• “Did you enjoy the film?” “Kinda, but it was too long.”
• “Do you understand?” “Well, kinda.”

Similar words: sort of, partly

Common phrases: kinda yes, well kinda