aw

About 2.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. interjection Used to express disappointment or dismay.

   Aw, that's too bad...

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

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

3. interjection Used to express affection.

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

4. interjection (Can we verify this sense?) Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.

   Aww, you said a bad word!

5. noun An instance of aw.

Similar words

awe-inspiring awesome amazing awful impressive heck kee ipm dmcs gotta

Often followed by

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Word family

AW