aw

alternative aww · alternative awh

1. Used to express disappointment or dismay.

   Aw, that's too bad...

   1 more example

   Johnny: Hold on, that’s a green light. Jerry: Aw, come on. That means go. (He starts across the street.) Traffic cop: Hey! What you trying to pull *!*!*!xx* (Censored)

   1926 October 27, Robert E. Howard, After the Game, Act I, scene I

2. Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.

   Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?

3. Used to express affection.

   Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!

4. childishUsed to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.

   Aww, you said a bad word!

   Synonyms: oh, ooh

plural aws · alternative aww · alternative awh

1. 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.

   2009 June 17, Randal C. Archibold, “Election at a Draw, Arizona Town Cuts a Deck”, in New York Times

1. abbreviationinitialismuncountablefashionInitialism of autumn/winter; often followed by a year.

   AW23 collection

   Synonyms: FW

plural Aws

1. A surname.