Definition of "wan" in English

adjective

1. Pale, sickly-looking.

2. Dim, faint.

3. Bland, uninterested.

   • A wan expression

noun

1. The quality of being wan; wanness.

noun

1. Pronunciation spelling of one, representing Ireland and Glasgow English.

2. (Ireland) A girl or woman.

verb

1. (obsolete) simple past of win.