"GoH" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: GoHs [plural]
Etymology: Initialism of guest of honour. Etymology templates: {{initialism|en|guest of honour}} Initialism of guest of honour Head templates: {{en-noun}} GoH (plural GoHs)
  1. (fandom 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. Tags: slang Synonyms: GOH

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