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shucks

The correct spelling is shucks.

How to pronounce shucks

noun

IPA: /ʃʌks/

Say it like: Shu-ks

The correct spelling is shucks. 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.

Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party.

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.

interjection

  1. 1.Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
  2. 2.(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.

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