shuck (sh k)n. 1. a. A husk, pod, or shell, as of a pea, hickory nut, or ear of corn. b. The shell of an oyster or clam. 2. Informal Something worthless. Often used in the plural: an issue that didn't amount to shucks. tr.v. shucked, shuck·ing, shucks 1. To remove the husk or shell from. 2. Informal To cast off: shucked their coats and cooled off; a city trying to shuck a sooty image. interj. shucks (sh ks) Used to express mild disappointment, disgust, or annoyance. [Origin unknown. Interj., alteration of shit.] shuck  er n. |
shucks [ʃʌks] US and Canadian informal
pl n
something of little value (esp in the phrase not worth shucks)
interj
an exclamation of disappointment, annoyance, etc.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | shucks - something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks" worthlessness, ineptitude - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness" |
| 2. | shucks - an expression of disappointment or irritation locution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" |
Translations
shucks [ˈʃʌks] excl (US) (showing disappointment, annoyance) → mince!; (replying to compliment) → je vous en prie!
shucks [ʃʌks] excl (Am) (fam) shucks! → sciocchezze!
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