aww

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔː/, /ɑː/

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• Rhymes: -ɔː, -ɑː

Interjection

aww (with as many extra 'w's as needed for emphasis)

1. Elongated form of aw.

   Aww, that's so sad: he hasn't yet learned to ride a bike.

   Aww, look at the kitten curled up in her lap!

Derived terms

• aww yeah

Verb

aww (third-person singular simple present awws, present participle awwing, simple past and past participle awwed)

1. To make an aww sound.

Anagrams

• WAW, waw