gonna

[ gaw-nuh; unstressed guh-nuh ]

Informal.

1. going to:

   Are we gonna go soon?

gonna

/ ˈɡɒnə /

verb

1. going to

Word History and Origins

Origin of gonna¹

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of the phrase in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

“If someone else did it, and it wasn’t great, I was really gonna be frustrated. Probably for the rest of my life.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We had Mor, who I stole, but he had to go home, so it’s just gonna be the two of them,” she said to the “Fields of Gold” singer.

From Los Angeles Times

Then he’s got plans to tour Europe — “I’m gonna spend three days in Norway trying to figure out where my ancestors are from,” he notes excitedly — and to play festivals including Wallen’s inaugural Sand in My Boots blowout in May in Alabama.

From Los Angeles Times

“You cannot predict what seven other women are gonna do. It’s almost like improv. You say, ‘Yes, and ...’

From Los Angeles Times

They’re gonna eat their words.

From Los Angeles Times