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Shucks
/ʃʌks/
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
📖 Definitions of "Shucks"
noun
- 1
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
- 2
A fraud; a scam.
- 3
A phony.
verb
- 1
To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
"Shall we shuck walnuts?"
- 2
To remove (any outer covering).
"I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool."
- 3
To fool; to hoax.
interjection
- 1
Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
"Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party."
- 2
(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.
"Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy."
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