wanna
contractiontop 1 000 in film dialogue
- //ˈwɑ.nə//
- //ˈwʌ.nə//
- //ˈwɔ.nə//
- //-nuː//
Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to.
contraction
- 1
Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to.
I wanna go home!
'Pair of shoes for you at last.' I picked one up. It was weathered, with a split heel and no laces. 'Too big for me,' I said, dropping it back to the floor. 'Wanna look at the Germans, like?' said Ade, standing. 'Proper, like? Come on.[…]
- 2
Represents a contracted pronunciation of want a.
I wanna puppy!
Etymology
Contractions. Attested as early as 1824.
wanna · Represents a contracted pronunciation of want to.
wannabe · Someone who wishes to be someone or do something, but lacks…want · To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire…Want · A personification of want.