shucks

See also: Shucks

English

Etymology

From shuck (“something valueless”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃʌks/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • 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

Translations

Noun

shucks

  1. plural of shuck

Verb

shucks

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of shuck
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