Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lawk

interjection
/lɔːk/
Definition
An expression of surprise or emphasis, often used in a playful or humorous context.
Examples
  • Lawk, I can’t believe you actually did that!
  • “Lawk, it’s so much bigger than I expected!” she exclaimed.
Meaning
Lawk is an exclamation used mainly in informal speech to convey astonishment or to emphasize a point.
Synonyms
  • Gosh
  • Goodness
  • Wow
  • Alas