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

First recorded in 1985–90

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

“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

“Sound like they finna go cray,” he says — something crazy is going to happen.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2020

“Ashley! Come on! Ashley! We finna miss the bus!”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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