aw

[ aw ]
/ ɔ /

interjection

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

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compact
joined or packed together; closely and firmly united; dense; solid.
ready or inclined to fight.
not participating actively.
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Origin of aw

First recorded in 1850–55

Words nearby aw

avulsed wound, avulsion, avulsion fracture, avuncular, avunculate, aw, aw-shucks, awa, awa', awacs, await

Definition for aw (2 of 3)

AW

Articles of War.

Definition for aw (3 of 3)

a.w.

or aw

actual weight.
(in shipping) all water.
atomic weight.
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British Dictionary definitions for aw (1 of 3)

aw1
/ (ɔː) /

determiner

Scot a variant spelling of a'

British Dictionary definitions for aw (2 of 3)

aw2
/ (ɔː) /

interjection

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

British Dictionary definitions for aw (3 of 3)

aw3

the internet domain name for

Aruba
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Medical definitions for aw

AW

abbr.

atomic weight
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