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Goh

Goh proper noun: a Chinese surname from Hokkien.

Proper noun (1)

Goh (plural Gohs)

  1. A Chinese surname from Hokkien.

Proper noun (2)

Goh

  1. A region of Ivory Coast.
    Synonyms:
    Gôh, Gôh Region, Goh Region

Noun (1) capitalized: GOH

GOH (plural GOHs)

  1. (slang) Alternative letter-case form of GoH.
    • You need a popular/famous/realy^([sic]) talented artist/writer/actor/etc who is known for doing furry books/movies/art/etc for your GUEST OF HONOR. Some GOH posibilities^([sic]) for cons have to be asked up to two years before the con and some will only do cons if paid. They must be transported to...1993 November 29, Jazmyn Concolor, “Re: Midwest Furry Con? (was: I'm here! I can post!)”, in alt.fan.furry (Usenet), message-ID <jazmynCH8LKu.Dso@netcom.com>
    • There used to be just one Pro GOH, and 90% of the time it was a writer. These days there's usually a Writer GOH, an Editor GOH, and an Artist GOH, and each will have an hour in which to make a speech. Check the schedule; usually they're at awkward times, as they're rarely big draws.2002, Mike Resnick, “Your First Worldcon”, in Once a Fan..., →ISBN, page 102

Noun (2) capitalized: GoH

GoH (plural GoHs)

  1. (slang) A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.
    • It will be readily seen that the GoH’s speech will be a convention highspot next Easter, and the Peterborough Committee are to be congratulated on an excellent choice.1962 November 18, Ron Bennett, “Skyrack”, in Science-Fiction Five-Yearly, number 47
    • The same interviewing problem is bound to crop up again in the mail, which regularly brings requests for written replies to lengthy questionnaires. And it will certainly surface in April, when I'm scheduled to appear as GoH at the Cinecon in Australia. Far be it for me to complain about the trip; I...1981 November, Robert Bloch, “An Outerview with Robert Bloch”, in Science-Fiction Five-Yearly, number 7, page 5

Synonyms of Goh

  • Gôh
  • Gôh Region
  • Goh Region

Forms of Goh

Proper noun
pluralGohs
alternative formGo
alternative formWu
alternative formNg
alternative formGôh
Noun
pluralGOHs
pluralGoHs
alternative formGOH

Origin of Goh

From Hokkien 吳／吴 (Gô͘), or less commonly, 伍 (Gó͘).

From French Gôh.

Initialism of guest of honour.

Questions about Goh

What does Goh mean?
Goh means a Chinese surname from Hokkien.
What part of speech is Goh?
Goh can be a proper noun or a noun.

Words near Goh in the dictionary

  1. Goguen category
  2. Goguens
  3. gogul
  4. goguma mattang
  5. Goguryeo
  6. Goh
  7. gohanna
  8. gohannas
  9. Goheen
  10. Goheens
  11. gohei

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