Goh

name, noun, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A Chinese surname from Hokkien.
  2. 2
    A region of Ivory Coast.
Noun
  1. 1
    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. slang

    "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."

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of GoH. alt-of, slang

    "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 the con and given rooms,food and such. Most cons do not pay bar tabs though. Two GOHs are a good idea in case one can't make it and cancels. Having back-ups is good to. It is posible^([sic]) to have a con without any famous GOHs, but it tends to hurt membership a bit."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Initialism of guest of honour.

Etymology 2

Initialism of guest of honour.

Etymology 3

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

Etymology 4

From French Gôh.

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