Shucks

noun

/ʃʌks/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).

2.nounA fraud; a scam.

3.nounA phony.

4.verbTo remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).

"Shall we shuck walnuts?"

5.verbTo remove (any outer covering).

"I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool."

6.verbTo fool; to hoax.

7.interjectionExclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

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

8.interjection(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.

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

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