aww
/ɔː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: awws · awwing · awwed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Elongated form of aw.
Interjection
Examples
Aww, that's so sad: he hasn't yet learned to ride a bike.
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
Meaning · English
To make an aww sound.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aww” mean?
Elongated form of aw.
Is “aww” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.