finna
3 synonyms for finna, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Going to or about to do something, used before another verb to talk about the immediate future.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fixing to
about to
How to use finna
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
finna go
I'm finna
we finna
finna be
Informal spoken English and texting. It belongs to African American English and Southern American English and is out of place in formal writing.
Etymology
A contracted form of fixing to, a phrase long used in Southern American English to mean 'about to'; finna is particularly associated with African American English.
Full origin of finna →Frequently asked questions
What does finna mean?
It means about to or going to, and it comes immediately before another verb. I'm finna call her means I am about to call her, with a stronger sense of right now than gonna carries.
What is the difference between finna and gonna?
Gonna covers the future generally, near or distant. Finna points at something on the verge of happening, so I'm finna leave suggests you are already reaching for your keys.
Is finna a real word?
Yes. It is a genuine, rule-governed form in African American English and Southern American English, recorded in dictionaries. It is slang rather than standard written English, so keep it out of formal contexts.
