Meaning & use
aww
An expression used to show sympathy, tenderness, affection, or mild disappointment.
See it in a sentence
Aww, your puppy looks so cozy asleep in that little basket.
Aww, I really wanted to go to the concert but I'm working that night.
A note on using this word
Aww is almost entirely spoken or informal written usage, such as texts and captions; it rarely appears in formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
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