Awe 'noun' (pronounced Ah-Weh) is
one of the most commonly used slang terms most spoken in Cape Town, South Africa and the most used slang word across all races in the country.
It's
versatility as a word is what makes it so common. It's generally used as a greeting, but can also be used as an
exclamation of agreement or excitement.
The actual origin of this word has not yet been recorded.