aw

Interjection

1. Used to express disappointment or dismay.
   • Aw, that's too bad...
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. (childish) Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.
   • Aww, you said a bad word!

   Synonyms:

   oh, ooh

Noun (1)

aw (plural aws)

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

Noun (2) capitalized: AW

AW (uncountable)

1. (abbreviation, initialism) Initialism of autumn/winter; often followed by a year.
   • AW23 collection

   Synonyms:

   FW

Proper noun capitalized: Aw

Aw (plural Aws)

1. A surname.