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.