Definition
Contraction of 'fixing to,' meaning 'about to' or 'going to.' Originates from African American Vernacular English, specifically Southern dialects. Has been in use for decades but went mainstream through internet culture.
Translation for Parents
It means 'about to' or 'going to.' 'I'm finna leave' = 'I'm about to leave.' It comes from 'fixing to,' which you might recognize if you've spent any time in the American South. Your kid picked it up from the internet, not from your aunt in Georgia, but the origin is the same.
Examples
“im finna go to the store”
“I'm about to go to the store”
“finna be late again”
“I'm going to be late again”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
Finna is safe-ish. It's been around forever in AAVE, so it doesn't have that 'your dad learned a TikTok word' energy. Just don't overcook it.
Category
filler
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial