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shucks
shuck S0378000 (shŭk)n.1. a. A husk, pod, or shell of a seed, nut, or fruit, such as a pecan or an ear of corn.b. A shell of a bivalve, such as an oyster or clam.c. The exoskeleton or pupal case of an insect larva or nymph, especially one that has been shed.2. often shucks Informal Something worthless: an issue that didn't amount to shucks.tr.v. shucked, shuck·ing, shucks 1. a. To remove the husk or shell from: shuck corn.b. To open the shell of (a bivalve): shuck oysters.2. Informal To cast off: shucked their coats and cooled off; a city trying to shuck a sooty image.interj. shucks (shŭks) Used to express mild disappointment, disgust, or annoyance.
[Origin unknown. Interj., alteration of shit.]
shuck′er n.shucks (ʃʌks) pl nsomething of little value (esp in the phrase not worth shucks)interjan exclamation of disappointment, annoyance, etcThesaurus| Noun | 1. | shucks - something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"damn, darn, red cent, tinker's dam, tinker's damn, hoot, shitworthlessness, ineptitude - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness" | | 2. | shucks - an expression of disappointment or irritationlocution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" |
Translationsshucks
aw shucks1. An expression of shyness, happiness, and/or embarrassment. In this usage, "shucks" can be used by itself. A: "You're just too sweet!" B: "Aw shucks, you're gonna make me blush."2. An expression of disappointment. In this usage, "shucks" can be used by itself. Aw shucks, it looks like we're going to lose the game after all. Shucks, the rain clouds seem to be rolling in now.3. Indicative of shyness and/or a lack of sophistication. The phrase is typically hyphenated in this usage. Charlie was a nice fellow with a sweet, aw-shucks demeanor.See also: aw, shuckshuckTo cast off some article of clothing, especially hastily or haphazardly. Primarily heard in US, Canada. The kids ran in and shucked their muddy boots and jackets all around my clean carpet.shucks1. A mild exclamation of anger, annoyance, regret, or disgust (about something). Typically preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." Shucks! I thought that would fix the problem with the computer, but I guess something else must be wrong. Ah, shucks—that was supposed to be a surprise for your birthday!2. A mild exclamation of humility or embarrassment, especially when receiving praise or flattery. Typically preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." A: "I wanted to give you this gift as thanks for everything you did for me and my family." B: "Aw, shucks. I was only doing my duty, ma'am." I've been thinking long and hard about what I would say if I won this award, but now that I'm here, well, shucks—I'm downright speechless!3. noun Something of very little value. Used especially in the phrases "not worth shucks" and "not amount to shucks." All their promises won't amount to shucks if they aren't willing to back them up with action. I learned long ago that people like him aren't worth shucks.See also: shuck(Ah) shucks! and (Ah) shoot!Rur. Darn! (A mild oath.) Ah, shucks! I forgot to call Grandma. Tom: We can't get chocolate ice cream. The store's all out. Jane: Shucks. Ah, shoot! I missed my favorite TV show.(Aw) shucks!Rur. Gosh!; a mild oath. Shucks, ma'am. It wasn't anything at all. Aw shucks, I ain't never been this close to a woman before.(Aw) shucks! exclam. a mild oath. (Colloquial.) Aw shucks, I ain’t never been this close to a woman before. See also: awshucks! verbSee Aw shucks!shucks
Synonyms for shucksnoun something of little valueSynonyms- damn
- darn
- red cent
- tinker's dam
- tinker's damn
- hoot
- shit
Related Wordsnoun an expression of disappointment or irritationRelated Words |