Shucks

/ʃʌks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The husk or outer covering of certain fruits or seeds, particularly corn.

The farmer removed the shucks from the ears of corn before cooking.

An exclamation of surprise or disappointment.

Shucks! I can't believe you did that!

interjection

Used to express disappointment or regret.

Shucks! I really hoped to win the contest.

An expression of mild annoyance or frustration.

Oh shucks, I forgot to bring my notes to the meeting.

A term used to dismiss something as trivial or unimportant.

Shucks, it was just a small mistake; don’t worry about it.

Originating in American English, likely from the word 'shuck,' which refers to the outer covering of certain vegetables.

shucks and shivers

An exclamation of surprise or dismay.

shucks, just kidding

A phrase used when one wants to indicate that a previous statement was not to be taken seriously.

shuck

To remove the husk or shell from something, especially corn.

husk

The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.

A playful expression of dismay or disappointment.

Shucks, I forgot my wallet at home.

Used sarcastically to downplay a situation.

Oh, shucks, as if that would really work!