Fixin' To

Fixin’ To (phrase / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Fixing to, Fixin to, Fixna)

Definition:

Fixin’ to means “about to” or “getting ready to do something”. It is a classic Southern US phrase.

Where Fixin’ To Comes From:

It comes from the older English sense of “fix” meaning to prepare. It has been used in the American South for a very long time, and it is the source of the newer slang “finna”.

How People Actually Use Fixin’ To:

Said before a verb to describe something that will happen very soon: “I’m fixin’ to leave”. It is common in Texas and across the South and feels warm and relaxed.

Is Fixin’ To Rude?

Not rude. It is friendly regional speech.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I’m fixin’ to make some supper.”Meaning: I am about to cook dinner.
• “It looks like it’s fixin’ to rain.”Meaning: It looks like it is about to rain.
• “They’re fixin’ to head out.”Meaning: They are about to leave.

Similar Slang:

Finna, Y’all, Howdy, Bless Your Heart

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