/gōn/
noun.
1. the destruction or disintegration of the human spirit or the state of being obliterated; damaged psyche
2. loss of wealth, position, etc, or something that causes such loss; downfall
3. the state of being speechless/dumbstruck after witnessing a particularly stupid or annoying thing; tiresome.
4. a person as the wreck of his or her former self; ravaged individual.
verb.
1. to fall into ruin; devastate.
2. fall to pieces; dejection.
Origin:
Taken from the word gone, "gowne" was first used to describe the act of being emotionally lost or your enthusiasm no longer being present:
"I'm gowner than the wind"
noun.
1. the destruction or disintegration of the human spirit or the state of being obliterated; damaged psyche
2. loss of wealth, position, etc, or something that causes such loss; downfall
3. the state of being speechless/dumbstruck after witnessing a particularly stupid or annoying thing; tiresome.
4. a person as the wreck of his or her former self; ravaged individual.
verb.
1. to fall into ruin; devastate.
2. fall to pieces; dejection.
Origin:
Taken from the word gone, "gowne" was first used to describe the act of being emotionally lost or your enthusiasm no longer being present:
"I'm gowner than the wind"
Person A: "Did you study for the test?"
Person B: "No"
Person A: "You do realize this test a major grade, right?"
Person B: "Don't you think I already fucking know that? I'm too gowne to care at this point"
Person B: "No"
Person A: "You do realize this test a major grade, right?"
Person B: "Don't you think I already fucking know that? I'm too gowne to care at this point"
by Rosir February 22, 2015
by lordyabu May 27, 2020
A garment usually long in length and worn by women for occasions such as parties as a formal wear made of fabrics such as satin and organza.
by wwwgownsshopcom October 23, 2007
by Chucklebucket December 30, 2021
A Punk-Rock band from Rochester, NY that plays loudly and occasionally smashes guitars on stage. Ex members of Koo Koo Boy, Drama Queen, Puddle, Bang-Abuse, K-9 Circle and The Pants.
Doug: What's going on this weekend?
Phil: Well, there's a cover band at that place by the lake or The Gowns are playing at that scary place in the city.
Doug: Oh - I saw them last time and my ears are still ringing - I almost got hit by a flying guitar pickup!
Phil: Well, there's a cover band at that place by the lake or The Gowns are playing at that scary place in the city.
Doug: Oh - I saw them last time and my ears are still ringing - I almost got hit by a flying guitar pickup!
by Garfield Hoover March 9, 2011
by www.gownsshop.com October 16, 2007
by bad man January 18, 2006