shucks

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing disappointment, disbelief, or annoyance.

  - "Shucks, I missed the bus."
  - "Shucks, I forgot my phone at home."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shucks
hucks , ducks , mucks

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Homophones

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1. shucks (English) : An expression of disappointment or disbelief
   

2. shucks (English) : The edible part of a corn cob, especially when removed
   

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Variants

List of all variants of shucks that leads to same result
shucks , shuck , shucked , shucker , shuckers , shucking , aw-shucks , shuck off , shucked off , shucking off , shucks off

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Etymology

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Originally an expression of surprise or dismay, probably from the sound of drawing back or shrinking, as in 'shrinking from something'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shucks' is often used in a light-hearted or humorous way to express disappointment or disbelief.

2. The word 'shucks' is derived from the Old English word 'scucan', which means 'to shrink'.

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Related Concepts

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1. interjection: A word or phrase that functions as an exclamation or expression of strong emotion.

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Culture

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In American English, 'shucks' is often used as a mild expression of disappointment or disbelief. It has been used in literature, such as Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

How to Memorize "shucks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you feel disappointment or disbelief and say 'shucks' to express that emotion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shucks' with feelings of disappointment or disbelief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a shrinking or drawing back motion to remember the origin of the word.

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