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Aw

//ɔː// intj, name, noun

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Used to express disappointment or dismay.

    "Aw, that's too bad..."

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

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

  3. 3
    Used to express affection.

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

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

    "Aww, you said a bad word!"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    Initialism of autumn/winter; often followed by a year. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

    "AW23 collection"

Etymology

Etymology 1

Natural exclamation.

Etymology 2

Natural exclamation.

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