awk Meaning & Definition
What Does Awk Mean?
As a symbol, awk means ISO 639-3 language code for Awabakal. As an adjective, it means Odd; out of order; perverse. As an adverb, it means Perversely; in the wrong way.
Awk: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, adjective, adverb, proper noun, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɔːk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | unhandy |
| Comparative / superlative | more awk, most awk |
Awk Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Awabakal.
Awk as an Adjective
- Odd; out of order; perverse.
- Wrong, or not commonly used; clumsy; sinister.
- Clumsy in performance or manners; not dexterous; awkward.
- Awkward; uncomfortable.
Awk as an Adverb
- Perversely; in the wrong way.
Awk as a Proper Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of AWK.
Awk as an Interjection
- Alternative spelling of och.
Adjective
- (of a situation) Awkward; uncomfortable.
Proper Noun
- A Unix scripting language or the command line interface itself.
I used C, Perl, the Bourne shell, and some awk and tcl to implement these projects.
Synonyms of Awk
Awk synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Awk
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Awk in a Sentence
the awk end of a rod (the butt end).
I used C, Perl, the Bourne shell, and some awk and tcl to implement these projects.
Word Forms & Grammar
awk (comparative more awk, superlative most awk)
awk
Origin of Awk
From Middle English awke, from Old Norse ǫfugr, ǫfigr, afigr (“turned backwards”) (whence Danish avet (“backwards”), Swedish avig (“turned backwards”)), from Proto-Germanic *abuhaz.[1] Cognate with German äbich, Gothic 𐌹𐌱𐌿𐌺𐍃 (ibuks, “turned back”).[2] Akin to Sanskrit अपाच् (apāc, “turned away”).[3] Compare dialectal Danish ave (“to turn”), Dutch averechts (“opposite, backwards, contrary”), Icelandic öfga (“to reverse”).
Pronouncing Awk
You say awk as //ɔːk//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Awk
Is awk a symbol or an adjective?
Awk is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an adjective, an adverb, a proper noun and an interjection.
What is another word for awk?
Words with a similar meaning to awk include unhandy. See the full list of awk synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of awk?
The comparative form is more awk and the superlative form is most awk.