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gon.

One hundredth of a right angle: a gradian.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One hundredth of a right angle: a gradian.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek γωνία (gōnía, “angle”). More in Wikipedia at gradian § History and name.

contraction/ɡən/unstressed/ɡoʊn/stressed/ɡɔn/stressed[ɡõ(ʊ)]stressed
  1. Alternative form of gonna.

    alt-of · alternative · contraction · informal
    I’m gon be there around four.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of gonna. Compare Middle English gon, dialectal gan, Dutch gaan.

noun
  1. Abbreviation of gondola car.

    abbreviation · alt-of
Where this word comes from

Clipping.

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