shucks

interjection (shucks, aw shucks); noun, plural of shuck (a shuck, shucks); verb (shuck, shucks, shucked)

«shucks» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(US, informal, old-fashioned) A mild word for disappointment or shyness: «Shucks, I missed the bus!» tree →
(noun, US) The husks or shells of corn, peas or nuts. tree →
(verb) To remove husks or shells: shuck corn, shuck oysters. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and old US speech, «aw shucks» shows a modest or shy person. In everyday US life, shucking corn for dinner. Phrases: aw shucks, shuck corn.

Examples

Shucks, I forgot my lunch! tree →
«Aw shucks, it was nothing,» said the farmer. tree →
We shucked the corn on the porch. tree →
Put the corn shucks in the compost. tree →
She shucked the peas into a bowl. tree →
Shucks, it's raining again. tree →
Oh, work on, boys! give doze shucks a mighty wringin'-- (Hey O! tree →

Note

Mild, friendly; not rude. Mostly American. Similar mild words: darn, drat, oh no.

On Mova

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