aw-shucks

American  

[aw-shuhks] / ˈɔˈʃʌks /

adjective

Informal.

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

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aw-shucks British  

/ ˌɔːˈʃʌks /

adjective

1. seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shy

   don't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude

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Etymology

Origin of aw-shucks

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

With his country twang and aw-shucks mannerisms belying a keen intellect, Will Rogers was the lasso-roping star of vaudeville and the Broadway stage.

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Although Superman is recognizable all over the world, his aw-shucks demeanor and nearly limitless superpowers have made him a tough character to make relevant to today’s audiences.

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Almost immediately, Carrie made the character her own, bringing in a sort of aw-shucks Midwestern sweetness.

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With his country twang and aw-shucks mannerisms belying a keen intellect, he was the lasso-roping star of vaudeville and Broadway stage.

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You’d have to imagine that the thoughts and doodles Lynch put down on napkins there ran counter to his aw-shucks public persona.

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