kinda

Meanings

• adverb

  used to describe something that is not exactly one thing but has elements of another; informal, approximate, or incomplete

  - "I can't remember the exact title, it's kinda like 'To Kill a Mockingbird'."
  - "The new car is kinda fast."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkaɪndə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkaɪndə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sorta

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kinda
munda,unda,unda,unda,unda,unda,unda,unda,unda,unda

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Homophones

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1. kind (English) : A type or sort.
   

2. kinda (English) : Used to describe something that is not exactly one thing but has elements of another; informal, approximate, or incomplete.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of kinda that leads to same result
kinda

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Etymology

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Originally an alteration of kind of, used as a colloquial contraction.

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Trivia

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1. The term kinda first appeared in print in the 1960s.

2. Kinda is a popular term in internet culture, often used in text messages and online forums.

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Related Concepts

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1. approximate: Related to the concept of being close to but not exactly correct or complete.

2. colloquial: Related to informal language used in everyday conversation.

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Culture

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In popular culture, kinda is often used in colloquial speech to convey a sense of approximation, imprecision, or uncertainty.

How to Memorize "kinda"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with exact on one end and kinda on the other. Exact represents something that is completely accurate, while kinda represents something that is close but not perfect.
   - Visualize the word kinda as a bridge between exact and inexact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word kinda with the idea of being close but not perfect.
   - Think of kinda as a friendly reminder that perfection is not always necessary.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kinda Is Nearly Kind Of' to help remember the meaning of kinda.
   - Create a mental image of a kind of animal, like a kind-of-giraffe or a kind-of-zebra.

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