I guess I better put the word some in there before I am accused of generalizing. So where did that phrase "fixin to" come from? I'm just being silly and want to know. Don't get mad. Just explain!
2006-09-18 15:40:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Shirley e Why did you bring up race? I don't say ax. And they say blacks are more racist. Better look in the mirror!
2006-09-18 18:45:12 · update #1
I have NO idea where it came from. It's just southern. I'm from Texas and we grew up with it! I have had many a person from up north laugh and make fun of me, but hey all i can say is its my heritage! Thanks for asking! I'd like to know where it came from as well! Same with y'all! What in the world?
I'm fixin to git to sleep so i'll see y'all later! (I guess that would sound pretty hick to some!)
2006-09-18 15:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where it came from but I have found that it doesn't mean they are planning to do it any time soon. if they say I'm fixin' to go to the store it may mean right now or it may mean tomorrow. I found it kinda charming, just indicative of the more laid back way of life in the South.
2006-09-18 15:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"fixin'" to do something =about to do somthing
A: I'm repairing to take a trip.
B: You mean preparing to take a trip. Repairing means fixing.
A: That's what I said, I'm fixin' to go.
2006-09-18 16:32:58 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as "going to". Speaking of which, I'm fixin' to make me a sammich.
2006-09-18 15:44:51 · answer #4 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i usually hear "fit n a" (say it fast you'll get the jist) not fixin to
didn't come from anywhere it's slang just like real english slang words
just means getting ready to do something
2006-09-18 15:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by mommyseldest 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey, I say it all the time cause I'm from Ga, It means we are "about to" do something. It doesnt make me mad at all, my friends from the north pick at me bout it.
Mash = press
Boot = trunk
there are others I cant think of.
2006-09-18 15:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by JůnəßůĢ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LoL is overused, maximum individuals i understand say it via fact they have not the rest to declare. via fact I doubt whilst human beings write lol they are easily writing outloud. and that i don't see the way you doing this is sexist. LoL playstation . i grow to be easily guffawing out loud then to instruct a element :)
2016-12-18 12:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in South Georgia, and as long as I have been around "fixing to" has always been part of my and my family's and neighbor's vocabulary. It's just one of those Southern things
2006-09-18 16:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by GeorgiaGurl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont say fixin
2006-09-18 17:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats just the way the older people used to talk. Now my turn. Why cant black people say the word "ASK" instead of "AX"?
2006-09-18 15:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋