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awh

awh is the alternative form of aw.

Meaning of 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

See all 6 meanings of aw

Questions about awh

What is awh the alternative form of?
Awh is the alternative form of aw.

Words near awh in the dictionary

  1. awfulnesses
  2. AWFULs
  3. awfy
  4. AWG
  5. AWGs
  6. awh
  7. awhape
  8. awhaped
  9. awhapes
  10. awhaping
  11. awheel

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