Imma

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmə/

Definitions of Imma

noun a colloquial contraction of 'I am going to'

Example Sentences

A1 Imma is a slang term for 'I'm going to'.

A2 My friend always says 'Imma' instead of 'I'm going to'.

B1 Imma is commonly used in informal speech.

B2 When texting, I often use 'Imma' instead of 'I'm going to'.

C1 The use of 'Imma' can vary depending on the context.

C2 In academic writing, it is not appropriate to use 'Imma' instead of 'I'm going to'.

Examples of Imma in a Sentence

formal I am going to attend the meeting at 3 o'clock. Imma be there on time.

informal Imma grab a coffee before heading to the mall.

slang Imma chill with my friends this weekend.

figurative Imma spread my wings and fly towards my dreams.

Grammatical Forms of Imma

• past tense: Imma'd
• plural: Immas
• comparative: more Imma
• superlative: most Imma
• present tense: Imma
• future tense: will Imma
• perfect tense: have Imma'd
• continuous tense: is Imma-ing
• singular: Imma
• positive degree: Imma
• infinitive: to Imma
• gerund: Imma-ing
• participle: Imma'd

Origin and Evolution of Imma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'Imma' originated from the colloquial Arabic phrase 'ana imma', which translates to 'I am going to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Imma' has evolved to be used in informal speech and writing to indicate someone's intention or imminent action, similar to 'I'm gonna' in English.