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Shucks

/ʃʌks/ · interjection

Meaning

Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
  2. A bashful expression of thanks.
  3. plural of shuck
  4. 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

Antonyms for shucks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does shucks mean?

Shucks means Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment..

What is a synonym for shucks?

Common synonyms include damn, hoot, darn.

What is the opposite of shucks?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use shucks in a sentence?

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

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