finna

American

[fin-uh] / ˈfɪn ə /

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!

Etymology

Origin of finna

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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“I’m not finna be leaving with that on my conscience,” Williams told the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2021

“Slide tru this Saturday we finna turn up!!!!” read the bottom of the image, which was titled “Adrian’s Kickback.”

From New York Times • May 24, 2021

“This whole season coming, it’s finna be crazy. So if that was exciting to see, you’re in for a long run.”

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2021

Finna, “fixin’ to” If you’re finna gettin’ thinna You should cut back on your dinna.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2020

But I doubt y’all finna cut into my profits.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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