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title: "boutta · GenZ Decoded"
description: "boutta: A casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something. Example: \"I'm boutta leave.\" Meaning, Gen Z usage, and related slang."
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# boutta

Gen Z[#lifestyle](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/lifestyle/)

**Meaning.** A casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something.

See it in a sentence

I'm boutta leave.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    boutta,[bouta](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bouta/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [bout to](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bout-to/)

- Gen X

    [fixing to](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fixing-to/)

- Boomer

    [fixin’ to](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/fixin-to/)

- Plain English

    casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something

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## Related slang

- [bops](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bops/): A modern song that is catchy and genuinely enjoyable to listen to.
- [bounce](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bounce/): To leave or head out, often suddenly.
- [bust one's ass](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bust-ones-ass/): To work extremely hard at something.
- [copium](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/copium/): A blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss.

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