all kind of
All sorts of; many different kinds.
Also called all kinda, all kine a.
Updated September 21, 2026
all kind of pronunciation
/awl KINE uh/
Meaning
Where schoolbook English wants "all kinds of," a lot of Southern and Appalachian speakers say "all kind of." It means a wide mix of things. In fast talk it often comes out "all kinda" or "all kine a."
How folks use it
- “We had all kind of desserts after the reunion.”
- “That flea market sells all kind of junk and treasure both.”
Origin and etymology
Singular kind after all is an older English pattern that hung on in Southern and Appalachian speech. School grammar prefers kinds, but the spoken form stayed common in everyday talk across the rural South.
Frequently asked questions
Is all kind of wrong?
Teachers mark it nonstandard. In Southern conversation it is normal and clear.