fixing
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Meaning · English
Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's fixing to rain.
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 “fixing” mean?
Going; preparing; ready. Only used in fixing to.
Is “fixing” formal or informal?
fixing is generally slang.