auē
Meaning: oh dear
Usage: An expression of dismay, sadness, or lament. It's used when something unfortunate happens.
"Auē, I forgot"
"Auē, I forgot my wallet!"
"Auē, da traffic so bad today."
"Auwe! Look da mess!"
"Auwe, I forgot my wallet"
"Auwe, so sad!"
"Auwe! Da kine buggah wen' steal my plate lunch!"
"Auwe, brah, I wen' get one flat tire, yeah?"
Origin: This is a direct borrowing from the Hawaiian language, expressing a similar sentiment.
What does "auē" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"auē" means "oh dear" in Hawaiian Pidgin. An expression of dismay, sadness, or lament. It's used when something unfortunate happens..
How do you pronounce "auē"?
"auē" is pronounced "ah-WEH". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "auē" in a sentence?
Example: "Auē, I forgot"
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