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English word origin

Etymology of aw

Natural exclamation.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Used to express disappointment or dismay. · Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval. · Used to express affection. · Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.

noun

An instance of aw.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Natural exclamation.

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