verb
Street Slang
Boutta
/ˈbaʊɾə/ · verb · slang
Smashed 'about to' — on the verge of doing something right now.
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Definitions
1
Used to hype an intention dramatically.
“I'm boutta change my whole life starting Monday.”
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2
A contraction of 'about to,' written how it sounds.
“I'm boutta head out, see you there.”
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3
Used to signal something is imminent.
“It's boutta rain, grab the umbrella.”
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Boutta In A Sentence
Boutta take the longest nap of my life.
She boutta pull up, give her five minutes.
We boutta order, you want anything?
Origin & Usage
A phonetic AAVE spelling of 'about to,' close cousin of 'finna.' Widespread in texting and captions because it captures casual spoken rhythm.
People Also Ask
What does boutta mean in texting?
It means 'about to.' 'I'm boutta leave' means 'I'm about to leave.'
Is boutta the same as finna?
They overlap. 'Boutta' is 'about to' and 'finna' is 'fixing to,' but both signal you're on the verge of doing something.
How do you spell boutta?
Common spellings are 'boutta' and 'bouta.' It's phonetic, so spelling varies.
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