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Deep South USSouthern USTexas Slang
Fixin' to
Meaning
Deep South USSouthern USTexas Slang

Literal Meaning

'Fixing' as in preparing/getting ready

Actual Meaning

About to, getting ready to

Context

Used when discussing intentions or plans in a casual manner.

Examples

  • "'I'm fixin' to head out.' (Translation: I'm about to leave)"

Tips

  • Very Southern
  • Means 'about to'
  • Imminent action
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
about to
getting ready
preparing to
on the verge of
going to
on the brink of
ready to
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