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shuck

The correct spelling is shuck.

How to pronounce shuck

/ʃʌk/
noun

IPA: /ʃʌk/

Say it like: Shu-k

The correct spelling is shuck. The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts). For example: "Shall we shuck walnuts?"

Usage Examples

Shall we shuck walnuts?

I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
  2. 2.A fraud; a scam.
  3. 3.A phony.

verb

  1. 1.To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
  2. 2.To remove (any outer covering).
  3. 3.To fool; to hoax.

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