Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gan

verb
/ɡæn/
Definition
An informal term often used as a dialectal or colloquial version of the word ‘going’. It’s predominantly found in Scottish and Northern English dialects.
Examples
  • She’s going to gan for a walk later.
  • Let’s gan and visit the new café in town.
  • Where do you want to gan tonight?
Meaning
To go or to proceed, typically used in a specific context or region.
Synonyms
  • go
  • proceed
  • head