aww
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8.6
- interjection
- /ɔː/
- Informal
:
qué tierno
- I just went back in time looking at the first pic and was like, "Aww, look at Ike as Yoda."
- aww, look
- aww, thanks
- the crowd went aww
But it all worked out because anywhere with Nina is home and Aww been crying.
- But it all worked out because anywhere with Nina is home and Aww been crying.
Examples
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Luis kneels down in front of the stroller: aww, coochie-coochie-coo... my, you're a big girl, oh yes you are... you sure are, my little buttercup...
Fiction book (2000) -
Aww, she's pretty.
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- Aww, what are you doing there, baby?
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Aww, has it really been five years?
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Aww, congratulations to your little girl for her half birthday!
Blog text (27) -
- Aww, honey.
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On one hand, that kinda makes us wanna go "aww, that's so cute that this is Miley's first time!"
Blog text (19) -
Aww, look at that puppy playing with its toys!
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Aww, she gave me the sweetest smile when she saw the flowers.
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Aww, that baby just took its first steps!
Synonyms
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9.6
A short sound people make to show they like something or find it cute
How Affectionate
- Informal
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9.6
- Informal
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8.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aww is a soft, natural sound like aw that people make when something touches their heart or looks very cute, almost like a small happy sigh that says 'how sweet'. So, saying aww shows affection or delight.