aw

[aw]

interjection

(used to express protest, disbelief, disgust, or commiseration.)
(used to express sentimental or sugary approval.)

Origin of aw

First recorded in 1850–55

AW

Articles of War.

a.w.

or aw

actual weight.
(in shipping) all water.
atomic weight.

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Examples from the Web for aw

Contemporary Examples

Chris Stein of Blondie catches Ramone with an “aw, shucks” expression just after he drops a plate of food.
‘All Good Cretins Go to Heaven’: Dee Dee Ramone’s Twisted Punk Paintings
Melissa Leon
December 15, 2014
Aw has woven an impressive and contemporary human tapestry of a country that Western audiences would do well to better understand.
This Week’s Hot Reads: July 1, 2013
Nicholas Mancusi
July 1, 2013
Five Star Billionaire By Tash Aw A collection of characters all trying to ride the tide of wealth in new China.
This Week’s Hot Reads: July 1, 2013
Nicholas Mancusi
July 1, 2013
He is an ‘aw shucks’ guy, but in the meantime, he is ripping your balls out.
George Pataki: Former Governor, Future President?
Samuel P. Jacobs
December 2, 2010
“He is an ‘aw shucks’ guy, but in the meantime, he is ripping your balls out,” says a veteran New York Republican.
George Pataki: Former Governor, Future President?
Samuel P. Jacobs
December 2, 2010

Historical Examples

"I'm aw'fly sorry," Billy murmured with a foolish, embarrassed grin.
The Bacillus of Beauty
Harriet Stark
Aw, she's a poor mouth, that woman, and not fit to hold a candle to Eleanor.
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
Aw, he was only telegraphing to Gresham an' Jones for some sody water syrups.
The Fortune Hunter
Louis Joseph Vance
"Aw, he knows who we are," whispered Sam, but not so low but that our hero heard him.
Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout
Victor Appleton
Aw, then, he was looking it––more shame to him, not to give looks words.
A Singer from the Sea
Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

British Dictionary definitions for aw

aw¹

determiner

Scot a variant spelling of a'

aw²

interjection

informal, mainly US an expression of disapproval, commiseration, or appeal

aw³

the internet domain name for

Aruba

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for aw

expresion of mild disappointment, sympathy, etc., first recorded in this form by 1888.

aw in Medicine

AW

abbr.

atomic weight

aw

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AW

a.w.

or aw

Examples from the Web for aw

Contemporary Examples

Chris Stein of Blondie catches Ramone with an “aw, shucks” expression just after he drops a plate of food.

Aw has woven an impressive and contemporary human tapestry of a country that Western audiences would do well to better understand.

Five Star Billionaire By Tash Aw A collection of characters all trying to ride the tide of wealth in new China.

He is an ‘aw shucks’ guy, but in the meantime, he is ripping your balls out.

“He is an ‘aw shucks’ guy, but in the meantime, he is ripping your balls out,” says a veteran New York Republican.

Historical Examples

"I'm aw'fly sorry," Billy murmured with a foolish, embarrassed grin.

Aw, she's a poor mouth, that woman, and not fit to hold a candle to Eleanor.

Aw, he was only telegraphing to Gresham an' Jones for some sody water syrups.

"Aw, he knows who we are," whispered Sam, but not so low but that our hero heard him.

Aw, then, he was looking it––more shame to him, not to give looks words.

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Word Origin and History for aw

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Origin of aw

aw¹

aw²

aw³