aw
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 5
- Letters
- 2
/ɔː/
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/ɔː/ · [ɔ̃ː ~ ɒ̃ː] · /ɑ/
Definition of aw
7 senses · 3 parts of speech · etymology included
intj
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Used to express disappointment or dismay.
“Aw, that's too bad...”
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intj
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Used to express disappointment or dismay.
“Aw, that's too bad...”
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Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.
“Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?”
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Used to express affection.
“Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!”
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(childish)Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.
“Aww, you said a bad word!”
noun
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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.”
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(abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of autumn/winter; often followed by a year.
“AW23 collection”
name
- A surname.
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
Natural exclamation.
Hooks
18 extensions · 14 front · 4 back
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