finna

[fin-uh]

1. a phonetic spelling representing the African American Vernacular English variant of fixing to, a phrase commonly used in Southern U.S. dialects to mark the immediate future while indicating preparation or planning already in progress.

   Oh, no, she finna break his heart!

Word History and Origins

Origin of finna¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“I don’t need no sympathy I’m finna bounce right back I feel amazing ... I just wanted to remind yall and myself to Keep God first! Stay Alert n Grateful for Everything. the devil can’t stop s— when you walk w God,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

She also subtly made references to rappers like Tory Lanez, Pardison Fontaine and Nicki Minaj and flamed them with lines like "B***h, you a p***y, never finna check me every chance you get/Bet yo weak a** won't address me."

From Salon

“Where the Hennessey at? I’m finna down that. My whole life, I’ve been down bad.”

From Los Angeles Times

You're not finna Geraldo me, sir.

From Salon

Words like "slay," "queen," "finna," "cap," "on fleek" and "lit" are just some examples that have historically been used in Black communities but did not gain popularity until it was adopted by the white mainstream.

From Salon