kinda
Translation
kind of, sort of, rather
Examples
I'm kinda tired today.
I'm kind of tired today.
It's kinda funny, actually.
It's kind of funny, actually.
Grammar Patterns
kinda + ((adjective)) somewhat (adjective) I'm kinda hungry.
kinda + ((verb)) somewhat (verb) I kinda like this song.
Similar Words
Synonyms: somewhat, rather, slightly
Etymology
A colloquial contraction of 'kind of'.
Memory Tips
This is how 'kind of' sounds when spoken quickly. Remember it's informal and used in speech, not formal writing.