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.