feeling-some-type-of-way
/ˈfiː.lɪŋ sʌm taɪp əv weɪ/ IELTSAcademic
phrase
To feel emotionally unsettled, upset, awkward, or hard to describe. People use it when they have mixed feelings and do not want to explain them fully.
- I’m feeling some type of way about his message.
- She felt some type of way after the meeting.
- Don't be mad if I'm feeling some type of way.
Adinary Nuance
This phrase is more casual and more vague than "upset" or "offended." It also sounds less direct than "hurt" or "angry." People often use it when the feeling is real, but they do not want to name it exactly.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- có cảm xúc lẫn lộn
- Spanish
- sentirse raro
- Chinese
- 感觉怪怪的
- Japanese
- 複雑な気持ち
- Korean
- 묘한 감정
Etymology
This phrase comes from African American Vernacular English and became widely known through hip-hop and social media in the 2000s. It spread online as a casual way to describe unclear feelings.
Common phrases
feeling some type of wayhave me feeling some type of wayleave someone feeling some type of way
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Frequently asked questions
- Is feeling some type of way formal or informal?
- It is informal. Use it in speech, texts, or casual writing, not in formal reports.
- Does it always mean angry?
- No. It can mean angry, hurt, awkward, jealous, or emotionally mixed.
- Can I use it in business English?
- Usually no. It sounds too casual for business emails or meetings.
- What is the difference between this and upset?
- Upset is clearer and more direct. This phrase is vaguer and more conversational.