English · Slang Attested

gwine

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Meaning · English

present participle of go

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Well, I want spectin nothin; only Sam, he's a gwine to de river with some colts, and he said I could go long with him; so I jes put my things together.

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).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “gwine” mean?

present participle of go

Is “gwine” formal or informal?

gwine is generally archaic.

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