lawks

British  

/ lɔːks /

interjection

1. an expression of surprise or dismay

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Etymology

Origin of lawks

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Guardian • Jul. 20, 2012

“Oh, lawks, Master Bob!” screamed the frightened Dick in answer to this.

From Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel by Greene, John B.

"The mother died a few days afterwards; the child is our Harry; and I came to ask you—but, good lawks!"

From Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California by Paget, H. M. (Henry Marriott)