ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shucks

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʃʌks/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Shucks is an interjection meaning Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

Meaning

Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

More Meanings

  1. A bashful expression of thanks.
  2. plural of shuck
  3. third-person singular simple present indicative of shuck

Example Sentences

Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party.
Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy.

Synonyms for shucks

Depending on context, synonyms include damn, hoot, darn.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include damn, darn, hoot, shit, aw, blast.

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