jawn
noun
SlangDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
A versatile slang term used to refer to a person, place, thing, or event.
In simple English: A thing, person, or place — a fill-in word.
Examples
Pass me that jawn on the table.
We rolled to the jawn on Telegraph.
Usage notes
Philadelphia slang that people on the West Coast borrowed. It is not native California talk.
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