   Fixin’ to Get WhuppedIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "Fixin’ to Get Whupped" means about to get punished or scolded - a hallmark regional phrasing combining "fixin’ to" (getting ready to) and "whupped" (whipped). Hillbilly Dude Says...  I'd say you hear 'you fixin’ to get whupped' in a more playful way - like if a good friend keepings pokin' fun at your mustache. Hillbilly Dude Says... I'd say you hear 'you fixin’ to get whupped' in a more playful way - like if a good friend keepings pokin' fun at your mustache. Pronunciation[FIK-sin tuh GET WUPT] /ˈfɪksɪn tə ɡɛt wʌpt/ Meaning & Usage- About to be punished / in trouble (expression)
Pearl:
You keep throwing that ball in the house"
Jeb:
"and you’re fixin’ to get whupped when Daddy gets home.variations: About to Get Whupped, Fixing to Get Whipped, On the Verge of a Whuppin’, In Trouble ★ "Fixin’ to" is one of the most iconic Southern/Appalachian ways to say "about to" or "getting ready to." Paired with "whupped" (the regional pronunciation of "whipped" or "whooped"), it makes a vivid warning phrase. ★ Origin and Etymology"Fixin’ to" dates back to 19th-century Southern speech meaning "preparing to." "Whupped" is the Southern pronunciation of "whipped." Together they form a classic family of regional expressions about getting into trouble. Usage NotesStill widely heard in Southern/Appalachian households, especially in playful or scolding contexts with children. Outside the region it may be recognized but sounds quaint or humorous. Say It Like a SouthernerSay it natural: "fixin’ tuh get whupped" - "fixin’" instead of "fixing," and "whupped" instead of "whipped." Often said as a warning to kids or joking with friends. | ...
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