aw

¹ American  

[aw] / ɔ /

interjection

1. (used to express protest, disbelief, disgust, or commiseration.)

2. (used to express sentimental or sugary approval.)

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AW ² American  

1. Articles of War.

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a.w. ³ American  

Or aw

abbreviation

1. actual weight.

2. (in shipping) all water.

3. atomic weight.

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aw ¹ British  

/ ɔː /

determiner

1. a variant spelling of a'

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aw ² British  

/ ɔː /

interjection

1. informal an expression of disapproval, commiseration, or appeal

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aw ³ British  

abbreviation

1. Aruba

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Etymology

Origin of aw

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

“Aw, come on, Wolfie,” pleaded Livingston.

From Literature

“Aw, Bat doesn’t mind, do you, Bat?” asked Janie.

From Literature

“Aw, and I was thinking of hiring him to do some work around here.”

From Literature

“Aw, you know Rae Ellen,” I said.

From Literature

“Aw, go on,” I said, pulling out my tablet.

From Literature