Gon
/ɡən/ contraction, noun, slang
contraction, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One hundredth of a right angle: a gradian.
- 2 Abbreviation of gondola car. abbreviation, alt-of
Contraction
- 1 Alternative form of gonna. alt-of, alternative, contraction, informal
"I’m gon be there around four."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Dercy Gonçalves was a great Brazilian actress and comedian."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Clipping of gonna. Compare Middle English gon, dialectal gan, Dutch gaan.
Etymology 2
From Ancient Greek γωνία (gōnía, “angle”). More in Wikipedia at gradian § History and name.
Etymology 3
Clipping.