wan‧na /ˈwɒnə $ ˈwɑː-/
a short form of ‘want to’ or ‘want a’, used in writing to show how people sound when they speak
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
wanna
BAD: We didn't wanna miss the train.
GOOD: We didn't want to miss the train.
Usage Note:See note at GONNA (
gonna)
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