Aave
finna
What does finna mean?
"Fixing to" — about to, or going to. Marks something you're on the verge of doing.
"I'm finna head out, text me the address."
Origin
A contraction of "fixing to" long established in AAVE and Southern US English.
Frequently asked questions
What does "finna" mean?
"Fixing to" — about to, or going to. Marks something you're on the verge of doing.
How do you use "finna" in a sentence?
For example: "I'm finna head out, text me the address."
Where does "finna" come from?
A contraction of "fixing to" long established in AAVE and Southern US English.
Is "finna" AAVE (African-American Vernacular English)?
Yes — "finna" is classed as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English) on FreeDict. "Fixing to" — about to, or going to. Marks something you're on the verge of doing.
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