"Feeling some type of way"

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2017, 02:18 PM

I know it seems like I'm harping on figures of speech lately... but does anyone have any inkling what's going on with this? Where did it come from?

At first I thought it was just some kind of thing synonymous with "I think I'm in love" or something, i.e., "Got me feelin' some kind of way," but that doesn't appear to always be the case.

I was speaking to a friend just the other day who was describing to me why he had to, essentially, snitch out someone at work who was talking bad about the boss when his boss was family. "He got me feelin' some kinda way, you know?" Up until this year, this is nothing I've ever heard him say.

What's the story with this?

*IndigoErth* · 07-11-2017, 02:31 PM

I don't think there is an exact 'feeling' associated with it, more-so a feeling that can't quite be described or just don't want to put words to. I've seen it more often used for a weird/off/mildly negative/etc kind of feeling, though sometimes positive.

I probably started hearing this phrase more than a decade ago.

*TurtleWA* · 07-11-2017, 02:42 PM

Never quite heard it put that way. But sounds like someone is having some conflicting feelings over "snitching" and loyalty towards family. Reminds me of when people say gave me the "feels." Or however it goes. It's like they recognize a feeling. But can't name it for whatever reason. Tough situation, good luck to your friend.

*plastroncafe* · 07-11-2017, 02:45 PM

I've never heard this particular turn of phrase.

*Spike Spiegel* · 07-11-2017, 03:13 PM

"some type of way"

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A phrase meaning I'm unable to express the complexity of the emotion at the moment. Can be used seriously or in jest.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2017, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel

"some type of way"

Huh. Well that explains it. And from 5 years ago? I feel like it's literally just catching on in the last few months.

07-11-2017, 02:18 PM	#1
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07-11-2017, 02:31 PM	#2
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	I don't think there is an exact 'feeling' associated with it, more-so a feeling that can't quite be described or just don't want to put words to. I've seen it more often used for a weird/off/mildly negative/etc kind of feeling, though sometimes positive. I probably started hearing this phrase more than a decade ago.

07-11-2017, 02:42 PM	#3
TurtleWA Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: WA Posts: 2,507	Never quite heard it put that way. But sounds like someone is having some conflicting feelings over "snitching" and loyalty towards family. Reminds me of when people say gave me the "feels." Or however it goes. It's like they recognize a feeling. But can't name it for whatever reason. Tough situation, good luck to your friend.