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aw
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[ɔː], (Interjection)
Definitions:
- used to express mild protest, entreaty, or sympathy
(e.g: aw, come on, Andy)
- used to express mild disappointment or self-deprecation
(e.g: aw, it's a shame I can't make it)
- used to express pleasure, delight, or affection, especially in response to something regarded as sweet or endearing
(e.g: aww, the kitten is too cute!)
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Origin
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natural exclamation: first recorded in American English in the mid 19th century
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