What is i kinda like you meaning?

"I kinda like you" is a phrase used when someone is expressing their attraction to another person, but in a casual or hesitant manner. It generally means that the speaker is not quite ready or willing to admit to a deep or serious interest in the other person, but they are still interested nonetheless. It can be used in both romantic and platonic contexts, to express a fondness or affection for someone. Depending on the tone and context, it can be interpreted as either a playful or sincere expression of interest.