aw-shucks

[ aw-shuhks ]

adjectiveInformal.
  1. characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner.

Origin of aw-shucks

1
First recorded in 1930–35

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British Dictionary definitions for aw-shucks

aw-shucks

/ (ˌɔːˈʃʌks) /


adjective(prenominal)
  1. seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shy: don't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude

Origin of aw-shucks

1
C20: from the US interjection aw shucks, an expression of modesty or diffidence

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