ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Faw

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fɔː/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Faw is an interjection meaning Pronunciation spelling of for, chiefly used to represent the accent of slaves in the United States.

Meaning

Pronunciation spelling of for, chiefly used to represent the accent of slaves in the United States.

More Meanings

  1. A gypsy.
  2. Alternative form of faugh.

Example Sentences

“[…] Now, Colossus, what air you a-beckonin′ at me faw?”
"It's a complicated thing, though, isn't it." "Faw!" Churchill said.
“If you'd carry a camera around your neck and walk fifty feet ahead of me, nobody would know we were together.” “Faw,” he said. “And tush.”

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fao, vw, fum, fawny, fawney, fugie.

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