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Shucks definition

zhuks
(slang) Used to express mild disappointment, embarrassment, etc.
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(colloquial) Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

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

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(colloquial) A receding or mock expression of thanks.

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

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Plural form of shuck.
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shuck.
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(colloquial, sarcastic) Response to a minor pleasure.

Shucks, I guess we'll have to take all this pie home with us.

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Shucks Sentence Examples

  • He has been living off the old folks at home all his life and is now worth shucks.

  • Shucks. I was hoping it was back to business as usual.

  • Twain transplants an " aw shucks ", no nonsense American smack dab in the middle of The Dark Ages.

  • Charmed by Harlan and his hokey, aw shucks ma'am persona, Tobe invites him to come with them to the beach.

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