aw

interjectionnouncommon in dialogue

//ɔː//
/[ɔ̃ː ~ ɒ̃ː]/
//ɑ//

Used to express disappointment or dismay.

interjection

1
Used to express disappointment or dismay.
Aw, that's too bad...
2
Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.
Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?
3
Used to express affection.
Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!
4
Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.
Aww, you said a bad word!

Etymology

Natural exclamation.

noun

1
An instance of aw.
Mr. McGuire, 64, a retired science teacher and two-term incumbent on the Town Council, selected a card, the six of hearts, drawing approving oos and aws from his supporters.

Forms

plural: aws

avoid · To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.avoiding · Avoidance.Avon · A number of rivers in the United Kingdom: A river in…

aw · Used to express disappointment or dismay.

Aw · A surname.await · To wait for.awake · Not asleep; conscious.

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