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Finna (verb) means going to or about to do something, used before another verb to talk about the immediate future. Example: “I'm finna head out in five minutes.”

verb

slang Going to or about to do something, used before another verb to talk about the immediate future.

"I'm finna head out in five minutes."

"We finna be late if you don't hurry."

How to use finna

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAbout to do something in a moment.

When to use it

Informal spoken English and texting. It belongs to African American English and Southern American English and is out of place in formal writing.

Memory tip

Finna is always followed by a plain verb, never by to: I'm finna leave, not I'm finna to leave.

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Easily confused with

fixing to gonna → tryna

Common pairings

finna go I'm finna we finna finna be

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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fixing to gonna about to

Related words

gonna wanna

Rhymes for finna

Minna Corinna

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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.

What is the meaning of finna?

"finna" (verb) means going to or about to do something, used before another verb to talk about the immediate future.

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