interjection

aww

aww

Aww, what a cute puppy!

Aww, what a cute puppy!

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that.

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that.

Aww, ... used to express affection or sympathy Aww, what a cute puppy!

Synonyms (context-dependent): oh, how cute, that's a shame

Onomatopoeic, imitating a sound of endearment or sympathy.

It's the sound you make when you see something adorable or hear sad news. The 'w' sound softens it.

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