AW
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aw¹
- /ɔː/
- [ɔ̃ː ~ ɒ̃ː]
- /ɑ/ cot caught merger
Sounds like awe, or (non-rhotic), oar, ore, o'er (non-rhotic, horse–hoarse merger) · Rhymes with -ɔː
Where it comes from
Natural exclamation.
interjection aww · awh
- Used to express disappointment or dismay. Aw, that's too bad...
- Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval. Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?
- Used to express affection. Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!
- Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong. Aww, you said a bad word!
noun aws · aww · awh
- 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.
AW²
noun
- Initialism of autumn/winter; often followed by a year.autumn/winter AW23 collection
Aw³
proper noun Aws
- A surname.
