aue

interjection

variants or auwe

au̇ˈwā

—used in Polynesia to express an emotional reaction (such as sorrow, surprise, or affection)

Word History

Etymology

Maori, Hawaiian, Tahitian, Marquesan, & Samoan auē, auwē

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