Aw

n.

Heard in Sligo

An interjection placed before many other words for emphasis or as a verbal filler.

In use

"Aw right! Aw man!" etc.

Posh English

I say, splendid day, my good man!

  • AhA common filler used before many words or phrases.
  • HiA versatile interjection and greeting used for a variety of purposes: to attract…
  • Six o' one half a dozen of the otherIt is much the same either way; six of one and half a dozen of the other.
  • AckA regional interjection often placed at the beginning of a sentence, common in the…
  • YerrahAn interjection placed at the beginning of a sentence or used when replying to a question.
  • IsitA versatile interjection from Sligo that can express surprise, agreement, disbelief…