English word kinda comes from English kind, and later English kind of ((idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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kind | English (en) | (Christianity) Each of the two elements of the communion service, bread and wine.. (archaic) One's inherent nature; character, natural disposition.. Goods or services used as payment, as e.g. in barter.. A makeshift or otherwise atypical specimen.. A type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together.. Equivalent means used as [...] |
kind of | English (en) | (idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of. |
kinda | English (en) | Yes in some respects but no in other respects. (colloquial) kind of; somewhat. |