gonna
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of gonna
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of the phrase in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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“I’m gonna go mingle a little bit, just because I’m in VIP,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
He’s so handy around their houses that my grandson greets him with, “What’re you gonna fix today?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Or as Chico Marx famously said: “Who are you gonna believe — me, or your own eyes?”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Another added: "That's gonna be a story if we bottle it, great work nonetheless."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“This little girl is gonna be a gymnast.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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