in kind . in kind {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind of thing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Low returned Mary's insult in kind. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment