Wanna

//ˈwɑ.nə// contraction, slang

contraction, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Contraction
  1. 1
    Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to. colloquial, contraction

    "I wanna go home!"

  2. 2
    Represents a contracted pronunciation of want a. colloquial, contraction

    "I wanna puppy!"

Synonyms

All synonyms
desiredesirewant towant-to

Example

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"I think you and he wanna be alone."

Etymology

Contractions. Attested as early as 1824.

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