shucks
Pronunciation:
/ʃʌks/noun
Definitions
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
A fraud; a scam.
A phony.
verb
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To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
Example: Shall we shuck walnuts?
To remove (any outer covering).
Example: I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool.
To fool; to hoax.
interjection
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Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
Example: Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party.
(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.
Example: Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy.