lawks

/ lɔːks /

interjection

1. an expression of surprise or dismay

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawks¹

C18: variant of Lord!, probably influenced in form by alack

Example Sentences

‘Lawks!’ said Merry, looking in.

From Literature

“Move over a bit Auntie,” they said, or “Shove along, Grandma”; “There’s that Flossie gone and sat on the shrimps”; “Put the toffee in your pocket dearie, and blow your nose”; “Lawks, if it isn’t Uncle Albert with the beer”; “Any room for a little ’un7”; “There goes Aunt Emma, fallen off the ledge”; “Is me hat on straight?”

From Literature

But – lawks, alive, what laughs Pip! – there's a mix up and gay British singer Boy George turns up instead.

From The Guardian

Charles, who had run up to the nursery during dinner to say so, remarked with a prefatory "Lawks" that wonders would never cease.

From Project Gutenberg

"Lawks!" she cried, then uttered a croaking laugh.

From Project Gutenberg