2007-03-01 16:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The term "kinda" actually appears in some classic literature. Namely, "The Valley of the Moon" and "The Night-Born" by Jack London as well as "Dust" by Mr & Mrs. Julius Haldeman use the term. According to thefreedictionary.com it is used as an adverb meaning to some (great or small) extent...a shortened form of kind of. The (dare I say) word also appears on wikipedia with additional references. It seems Kinda refers to an episode of "Dr. Who", a Swedish municipality, and the name of a town in the Congo. I'll bet you weren't expecting to learn all that! :-)
2007-03-01 17:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Taken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "kinda" is a slang/lazy version of the phrase "kind of", which can be used as a hint/suggestion, or a partial feeling for something.
- I kinda want to go home. (I'm hinting to go home, but it wouldn't bother me to stay little longer.)
Hope I explained clearly!
2007-03-02 00:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by pianoman_twentyoseven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply means "kind of".
Like: "I'm kinda (kind of) hungry now".
I doubt its an official word, though it is quite frequently used by most people I would say. Most likely to have originated from people who started texting SMSes in their mobile =]
2007-03-02 00:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a lazy version of Kind of. Just like sort of. Like..
"are you hungry"
"kinda"
So your pretty much saying Your not overly hungry but you could eat a bite.
2007-03-02 00:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by what_would_i_know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kinda, sorta, its southern slang for" kind of" almost like
2007-03-02 00:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by the_psycho_mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋