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gwan

intj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Pronunciation spelling of going on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, nonstandard, pronunciation-spelling

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

Pronunciation spelling of go on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, nonstandard, pronunciation-spelling

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intj

Meaning 3

Pronunciation spelling of going.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, nonstandard, pronunciation-spelling

Examples

  • I need to get to gwan.

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noun

Meaning 4

A hybrid between a goose and a swan, especially the offspring of a gander (male goose) and a pen (female swan).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism, rare

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: swoose

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From various English dialects, notably Gullah.

Blend of goose + swan.