shucks

/ ʃʌks /

plural noun

1. something of little value (esp in the phrase not worth shucks )

interjection

1. an exclamation of disappointment, annoyance, etc

Example Sentences

Ridiculous Tour,” hovering over a giant photo of the comedian wearing his signature “well, shucks” grin.

From Salon

“When you bring an act into this town, you want to bring it in heavy. Don’t waste any time with cheap shucks and misdemeanors. Go straight for the jugular. Get right into felonies.”

From New York Times

“I’m looking at her kind of giving it the, `Aw, shucks,’ and there’s no reaction from her.

From Los Angeles Times

"He's the first to develop that 'aw shucks,' cracker barrel, informal way of writing"

From Salon

I used to sort of like, roll my eyes every time Taylor Swift was all, ‘Aw shucks, really, me?’

From Seattle Times

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