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"Kind of" is often used to say a thing, but rather euphemistically, toning it down, so that it doesn't look too harsh. The speaker knows that what he is saying is true, but just to tone it down he uses "kind of
Jack: Chris is such a douche!

Hans: Kind of!
kind of by Andy1o1 March 5, 2011
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This modifier means everything.
He's kind of sweet. (He's not sweet at all)

He's kind of smelly. (He's got bad odor, but we'll deal)

He's kind of amazing. (Oh my god, I'm obsessed with everything about him)
kind of by COLsass June 10, 2005
Can be used as a filler for an awkward silence. Can also be used to answer a yes/no question. Can also be used to avoid answering a question.
Friend 1: hey did you eat yet?
Friend 2: kind of..

Friend A: hey
Friend B: hi
Friend A: ...kind of
Kind of by Marbl11 September 14, 2017
Is it Cody? So rape lasts for 15 years or?
Hym "No, it isn't kind of like that and I care even less about it now explicitly because of you. So the the women can thank you for that. And the children."
Kind of by Hym Iam May 27, 2024

Kind of a big fucking deal 

Trevor Mullins is Kind Of A Big Fucking Deal!!!!!

kind of a big deal 

A term for a person who is facetiously joking about how important/cool/awesome they are.
"Yeah, so that was me closing a huge deal yesterday...I am kind of a big deal in commercial real estate!"
Word of the Day on September 14, 2009

Kind of Blue 

n. The best-selling, and simply the best, jazz album of all time.
It took God seven days to create the heavens and Earth, but it only took the Miles Davis Sextet two days to create Kind of Blue.
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Coyote Ugly

1. Place

The Bar came before the movie. It is an awesome bar where the girls know how to party and make you feel okay about giving up your money, drawers, bras, and dignity.

2. Movie

A story about a Jersey girl following her dreams, aided by working at this bar in New York.

3. Situation/Person/Decision

See other definitions - waking up next to someone so ugly you'd rather chew your arm off than wake them up.
1. Yo, Coyote Ugly is my favorite bar! I got whipped, stripped, drunk, and danced on the bar all before 7 o'clock!

2. Hey did you see Coyote Ugly? It actually has a plot!

3. Ugg I woke up to Coyote Ugly this morning!
Coyote Ugly by jerseycountry March 8, 2009
Word of the Day on September 2, 2026

Literally 1984 

Used in response for when someone promotes/advocates an event or idea that is perceived to support "too much" authority and/or government control.

Often used jokingly as a over-exaggeration in political talk.

Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
Steve: I think that the government should regulate businesses more
Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
Literally 1984 by ke1 July 7, 2021
Word of the Day on September 1, 2026

Back when I lived in upstate new york 

A meaningless, unimpressive, self-serving introduction. An indicator that the story about to be shared will be pointless and dumb.
Back when I lived in upstate new york, I also had to park on the street - on two occasions, we got enough snow, mixed with just the right plowing, that my car was lifted off the ground from so much snow being jammed underneath it.
Word of the Day on August 31, 2026
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