all kinds of
A whole lot of something, or many different sorts.
Also called all kind of, all kinda.
Updated September 21, 2026
all kinds of pronunciation
/AWL KINDZ uv/
Meaning
Can mean a wide variety ("all kinds of people") or just a big amount ("all kinds of money"). In casual talk it also ramps up a quality: "all kinds of mad" means really mad. Southern and Appalachian speakers often say "all kind of" or "all kinda" with the same meaning.
How folks use it
- “We had all kinds of food at the reunion.”
- “She was all kinds of mad when that tractor wouldn't start.”
Origin and etymology
Older English used all kinds / all manner of for variety. American talk stretched it into "a lot of," and later into an intensifier. The singular "all kind of" is common in Southern and Appalachian speech.
Frequently asked questions
Does it always mean different types?
Not always. Sometimes it just means plenty, and sometimes it means "really" before an adjective.