aw-shucks

[aw-shuhks]

adjective Informal.

characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner.

Origin of aw-shucks

First recorded in 1930–35

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British Dictionary definitions for aw shucks

aw-shucks

adjective (prenominal)

seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shydon't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude

Word Origin for aw-shucks

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

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