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Definition of wanna

wanna

/ˈwɑːnə/
wan · na
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• verb

1

To want to (used in informal speech and casual writing as a contraction followed by a bare infinitive).

Example

"Do you wanna grab a cup of coffee after the lecture ends?"

2

To want a (used in informal speech and casual writing as a contraction followed by a singular countable noun).

Example

"I really wanna new laptop before the fall semester starts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily restricted to informal spoken English, song lyrics, and casual written dialogue; it is not used with third-person singular subjects (where 'wants to' or 'wansta' is required instead) and should be avoided in formal writing.

• Rhymes for wanna

• Nearby Words

wangle
wank
wanker
wanna
wannabe
want
wanting

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested from the late 19th century as a phonetic spelling representing the colloquial assimilation and contraction of 'want to' or 'want a' in rapid, casual speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wanna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wanna
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