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to fixin to
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(Southern US) to be about to do something; to be preparing for an action
Slang
What does "to fixin to" mean in Southern US slang?
The structure combines "fixin" (a colloquial form of "fixing," meaning preparing) with "to," forming a verb phrase for immediate future action. It is used in the Southern United States to mean being about to do something or preparing for an action, similar to "going to" or "getting ready to." People typically say "I'm fixin to go to the store" or "She's fixin to cook dinner."
Examples
I'm fixin to head out in a minute.
