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sorta.

Sort of.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

contraction/ˈsɔːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsɔɹtə/General-American[-ɾə]General-American

  1. Sort of.

    contraction · informal
    There’s gotta be some sorta explanation.
Where this word comes from

A written form of a reduction of sort of.

adv/ˈsɔːtə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈsɔɹtə/General-American[-ɾə]General-American

  1. Contraction of sort of.

    abbreviation · alt-of · contraction · informal · not-comparable
    The portraits on the wall aren’t that good, but they’re just sorta cool to have around.
Where this word comes from

A written form of a reduction of sort of.

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