aw-shucks

[ aw-shuhks ]

/ ˈɔˈʃʌks /

adjective Informal.

characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner.

Origin of aw-shucks

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby aw-shucks

A word to the wise is sufficient, world of good, a, AWRE, awry, AWS, aw-shucks, awsome, AWU, ax, axanthopsia, axe

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Example sentences from the Web for aw-shucks

Ryan prefers the aw-shucks understatement of an earnestly furrowed brow.
Double the Pomade: The Aggressively Groomed Style Of Romney And Ryan|Robin Givhan|August 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His refreshing angle is based in aw-shucks honesty and an earnest humor.
This Week’s Hot Reads: June 25, 2012|Nicholas Mancusi|June 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Perry discusses his upcoming execution with an aw-shucks smile; his hairline is tasseled with greasy bangs.
Werner Herzog’s 'Into the Abyss' Explores the Death Penalty|Ben Crair|November 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for aw-shucks

aw-shucks

/ (ˌɔːˈʃʌks) /

adjective (prenominal)

seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shydon't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude

Word Origin for aw-shucks

C20: from the US interjection aw shucks, an expression of modesty or diffidence

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单词	aw-shucks
释义	aw-shucks [ aw-shuhks ] / ˈɔˈʃʌks / adjective Informal. characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner. Origin of aw-shucks First recorded in 1930–35 Words nearby aw-shucks A word to the wise is sufficient, world of good, a, AWRE, awry, AWS, aw-shucks, awsome, AWU, ax, axanthopsia, axe Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for aw-shucks Ryan prefers the aw-shucks understatement of an earnestly furrowed brow. Double the Pomade: The Aggressively Groomed Style Of Romney And Ryan\|Robin Givhan\|August 12, 2012\|DAILY BEAST His refreshing angle is based in aw-shucks honesty and an earnest humor. This Week’s Hot Reads: June 25, 2012\|Nicholas Mancusi\|June 25, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Perry discusses his upcoming execution with an aw-shucks smile; his hairline is tasseled with greasy bangs. Werner Herzog’s 'Into the Abyss' Explores the Death Penalty\|Ben Crair\|November 20, 2011\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for aw-shucks aw-shucks / (ˌɔːˈʃʌks) / adjective (prenominal) seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shydon't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude Word Origin for aw-shucks C20: from the US interjection aw shucks, an expression of modesty or diffidence Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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