fix to

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Meaning · English

To intend or prepare to do something.

Register: dated, informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I’m fixing to whoop you if you don’t shut up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fix to” mean?

To intend or prepare to do something.

Is “fix to” formal or informal?

fix to is generally dated, informal.