English · Word Candidate

aw

/ɔː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: aws

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to express disappointment or dismay.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bày tỏ sự thất vọng hoặc bối rối

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Interjection

Examples

Aw, that's too bad...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bày tỏ sự phản đối nhẹ, van xin, bối rối hoặc không đồng ý

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Interjection

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An instance of aw.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một trường hợp của aw

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Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “aw” mean?

Used to express disappointment or dismay.

Is “aw” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.