Meaning & use

awww

interjection·Everyday

Used to express sympathy, tenderness, or that something is charming or cute.

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Awww, the kitten fell asleep in the middle of playing with the yarn.

Awww, that's such a sweet thing to say about your grandmother.

A note on using this word

Informal and mostly written in casual texting or social media; the number of w's can vary for emphasis.

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