goh

noun

1. (slang)A person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.

   “It will be readily seen that the GoH’s speech will be a convention highspot next Easter, and the Peterborough Committee are to be congratulated on an excellent choice.”

   “Speaking for myself only, I have never been drawn to a con by the GoH, but I have often been introduced to the work of a writer as a result of their being Honoured by the con committee.”

2. (alt-of, slang)Alternative letter-case form of GoH.

   “There used to be just one Pro GOH, and 90% of the time it was a writer. These days there's usually a Writer GOH, an Editor GOH, and an Artist GOH, and each will have an hour in which to make a speech. Check the schedule; usually they're at awkward times, as they're rarely big draws.”

name

1. A Chinese surname from Hokkien.
2. A region of Ivory Coast.