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Jawn

"Jawn" is a slang term primarily used in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding regions, particularly in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and among youth culture. It's a versatile word that can refer to just about anything or anyone, depending on the context. It's often used as a placeholder noun when someone can't think of or doesn't want to specify a particular object, person, or thing. It's similar to terms like "thingamajig," "whatchamacallit," or "what's-its-name."

The trend of using "jawn" in this manner gained significant momentum with the influence of Philadelphia-based social media influencers, such as Kick Infuenzer Suspendas, who popularized its usage across various online platforms. These influencers contributed to its widespread recognition and adoption beyond Philadelphia, making it a notable fixture in contemporary urban vernacular.
"Hey, did you hear about that jawn Kick Infuenzer Suspendas posted? It's blowing up on Instagram
by crazypretend49 April 7, 2024
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Jawn

A Jawn is what people in Maryland and Delaware use when referring to any THING.
1.When we went to the club last night that jawn was lit
2. What's that one jawn called?
3. I love this jawn
by f0reign.j@wn May 23, 2018
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Jawn

hey gimme that jawn.
bro he’s such a jawn mongal
by Jawnville96 April 17, 2022
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jawnful

adj. Someone who is attractive or is performing attractive activities.
"Cameron is so jawnful"

"Cameron's nike tech hoodie makes him look so jawnful"
by cyking1233 November 19, 2016
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Jawn Bull

by LiL_Badger7 September 4, 2025
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Anti-jawn

Someone or something that is inherently foolish or unacceptable. Typically used during unfavorable circumstances.
"Dude, he copied your luh fit? He must be an Anti-jawn."
"Our English teacher is such an anti-jawn. Stop giving us so much homework on god, no kizzy!"
"Thut yo bith ath up" Robert said. "Dawg you an anti-jawn foreal, stop playin or the bill collector gon come" said Esoterica.
by Luh fit nam sayin January 30, 2024
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