verb
gonna
guhn-uh
verb
1
Informal contraction of "going to," used to describe something planned for the near future.
"I'm gonna call you later tonight."
"It's gonna rain soon."
How to Use Gonna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday spoken shortcut for "going to."
When to use it
Strictly informal — fine in speech and texting, avoid in formal writing.
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Etymology
A casual contraction of "going to," attested since the early 20th century, reflecting the common dropping of the "g" sound in relaxed speech.