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Rareshucks
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.The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
- 2.A fraud; a scam.
- 3.A phony.
verb
- 1.To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
- 2.To remove (any outer covering).
- 3.To fool; to hoax.
interjection
- 1.Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
- 2.(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.
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