shucks

See also: Shucks

English

Etymology

From shuck (“something valueless”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃʌks/

• Audio (Southern England):

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• Rhymes: -ʌks

Interjection

shucks

1. (colloquial, euphemistic) Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

   Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party.

2. (colloquial, euphemistic) A bashful expression of thanks.

   Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy.

Derived terms

• aw shucks

Translations

shucks

• Swedish: äsch (då) (sv)

Noun

shucks

1. plural of shuck

Verb

shucks

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of shuck