   Fixin’ ToIn Appalachian and Southern speech, "fixin’ to" means "about to" or "getting ready to." It’s a common saying that signals intention - whether it’s leaving the house, cooking supper, or starting a chore. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #DialectandGrammar #Southern #MoneyWorkandChores synonyms: about to, getting ready to, just about to, preparing to, aiming to, gonna Hillbilly Dude Says...  Anybody born down here is 'fixin’ to' do stuff everday. If it's the end of the sentence, you'll hear the 'to'. Otherwise, it's 'fixin'a.' Hillbilly Dude Says... Anybody born down here is 'fixin’ to' do stuff everday. If it's the end of the sentence, you'll hear the 'to'. Otherwise, it's 'fixin'a.' Pronunciation[FIK-sin too] Meaning & Usage- About to, preparing to (saying)
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Good - I’m hungry already.variations: fixing to ★ "Fixin’ to" almost never means repairing something. It’s all about intention - you’re about to get up and do it. ★ Origin and EtymologyFrom older English "fix" meaning to prepare or arrange. By the 1800s in the American South, "fixin’ to" evolved into a phrase meaning "preparing to do." It’s still a hallmark of Southern/Appalachian speech. Usage NotesVery common in the South and Appalachia, often in casual conversation. Outsiders sometimes poke fun at it, but for locals it’s natural and clear. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it plain: "fixin’ tuh." Drop the "g" in "fixing" and soften "to" into "tuh." | ...
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