1. Grandmother: This is the most common meaning of "vaava". It refers to the mother of one's father.
2. An expression of disapproval: It can be used as a mild expression of disapproval, similar to "oh no" or "ugh" in English.
3. A sound: It can also be a sound made to express surprise or shock, similar to "wow" or "whoa".
4. A word to express something big or large: It can also mean something big or large, similar to "huge" or "vast".
The specific meaning of "vaava" will depend on the context in which it is used.
For example:
* "Ente vaava oru nalla vaidikam aanu." (My grandmother is a good doctor)
* "Vaava! Njaan oru chila koottathil irikunnund." (Oh no! I am stuck in a traffic jam)
* "Vaava! Oru bhariya koodathu." (Wow! That is a heavy load)
* "Vaava oru kshetram." (It's a vast field)
It's important to consider the surrounding words and phrases to understand the exact meaning of "vaava" in a given situation.