General
fixin' to
What does fixin' to mean?
An expression indicating imminent intent to do something, though the doing may not happen immediately. A Southern grammatical staple.
"I'm fixin' to head to the store, you need anything?"
Origin
From "fix" in the sense of "to prepare, make ready"; the "fixing to" construction is documented as a Southern US quasi-modal.
Frequently asked questions
What does fixin' to mean?
Fixin' to means 'about to' or 'getting ready to' do something, a staple of Southern American grammar.
Where does fixin' to come from?
It comes from 'fix' in the older sense of 'to prepare or make ready,' forming a Southern quasi-modal construction.
Is 'finna' related to fixin' to?
Yes. 'Finna' is a further-contracted, informal descendant of 'fixing to.'
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