wanna
American-
want to.
I wanna get out of here.
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want a.
Wanna beer?
verb
Etymology
Origin of wanna
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of want to or want a in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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“They don’t wanna be around when there’s a heightened possibility of some kind of security incident, and so the normal tourism tends to dry up.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
I always tell people, “Do a gift, not a loan, if you wanna save the relationship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“My primos just went to one of the most prestigious festivals in Monaco and they won first place. I wanna be like my cousins and do what they’re doing.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"We wanna get that right, so we're still looking at that," Blanche said.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Nic, I know you don’t wanna think of Calvin this way, but he did it. I’m sorry.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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