finna

American  

[fin-uh] / ˈfɪn ə /

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!

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Etymology

Origin of finna

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

You're not finna Geraldo me, sir.

From Salon

So during the creation of “Coloring Book,” I went through the process of “this baby’s really finna come and I need to tour and sing these songs proudly.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Newsflash, that ain’t finna happen.”

From New York Times

“But also, ain’t nobody else finna be causing no stress either.”

From Los Angeles Times

I’m finna produce the next Lata Mangeshkar and the next Whitney Houston.

From Los Angeles Times