Used to express surprise or dismay.

(idiomatic, nautical) The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or US Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."

Ah! alas! / Alternative spelling of aye ("yes")

Alternative spelling of aye ("yes")

(archaic, poetic or Northern England) Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.

The name of the Latin-script letter A.

New Zealand spelling of eh (question tag)

Initialism of academic year.

Used in the game of Pig Latin.

(text messaging) Abbreviation of ay up.