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From the words "go" "on". Used mainly in Ireland, particularly in Tyrone and Derry, as a means in which to ask someone for something, or direct someone to do something.
"Gawn and give me a fag?" - "Can I have a cigarette?"

"Gawn and shut up!" - "Keep quiet!"
Gawn by Ouch it's Francie November 30, 2004
Related Words
GAWN Gawny Gawnch gawne gawney Gawnjob He Gawn wa gawn Wah Gawn
1. To be one who is not yet gone, but in the act of leaving and signifying your departure by simply saying, "GAWN."

2. Someone who left, or intends to get the fuck out, quickly.

3. Used in reference to someone who tagged your sister and then bolted. ie: "He fucked your sister and now he's GAWN."
ex 1: Person 1: "See you later man."
Person 2: "Gawn."

ex 2: Person 1: "Wait a secon--"
Person 2: "Fuck you I'm GAWN."

ex 3: Person 1: "Which one of you fucked my sister?"
Person 2: "Dave did...but after the money shot he was all like, 'Gawn!' and then he was gawn."
Gawn by R.H.L. February 2, 2004
A surname of the highest class given to dwarf men for heroic acts.

People with the surname Gawn usually enjoy playing clash of clans on the weekends with a glass of lemon juice.
Women: β€œHe may be 3 foot but the Gawn is a dignified and hot man!”
Gawn by imthestrangemanthatpeers October 25, 2022

Wah Gawn 

Jamaican Term saying what's up or what's going on.
Wah Gawn by Ambhr March 4, 2016
The call given by White Sox play by play man Ken "Hawk" Harrelson when an opposing player strikes out during the game.
"And here's the payoff pitch....HE GAWN!!!"
He Gawn by TeDog June 21, 2004
(pronounced "He Gone")
When someone asks for a person and he has left the room, this is a reply.

Also can be used to as an exuberant exclamation for when someone dies in a television show or movie, no matter how inappropriate.

"She Gawn" is the feminine form.
-Hey, where's Jack?
-HE GAWN!

(When Bambi's mother is shot by the hunters)
Movie watcher: SHE GAWN!
He Gawn by Paul R April 16, 2006