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

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 • Sep. 18, 2023

“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

“You ain’t finna come down here to North Hill, sit your stank city butts at our bar, and not have a Special.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds