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shuck S0378000 (shŭk)n.1. a. A husk, pod, or shell of a seed, nut, or fruit, such as a pecan or an ear of corn.b. A shell of a bivalve, such as an oyster or clam.c. The exoskeleton or pupal case of an insect larva or nymph, especially one that has been shed.2. often shucks Informal Something worthless: an issue that didn't amount to shucks.tr.v. shucked, shuck·ing, shucks 1. a. To remove the husk or shell from: shuck corn.b. To open the shell of (a bivalve): shuck oysters.2. Informal To cast off: shucked their coats and cooled off; a city trying to shuck a sooty image.interj. shucks (shŭks) Used to express mild disappointment, disgust, or annoyance. [Origin unknown. Interj., alteration of shit.] shuck′er n.shuck (ʃʌk) n (Biology) the outer covering of something, such as the husk of a grain of maize, a pea pod, or an oyster shellvb (tr) 1. to remove the shucks from2. informal chiefly US and Canadian to throw off or remove (clothes, etc)[C17: American dialect, of unknown origin] ˈshucker nshuck (ʃʌk) n. 1. a husk or pod, as the outer covering of corn, hickory nuts, etc. 2. Usu., shucks. something useless or worthless. 3. the shell of an oyster or clam. v.t. 4. to remove the shucks from: to shuck corn. 5. to remove or discard: to shuck one's clothes. 6. to get rid of (often fol. by off): to shuck off a bad habit. interj. 7. shucks, (used as a mild exclamation of disgust or regret.) [1665–75; orig. uncertain] shuck Past participle: shucked Gerund: shucking
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I shuck | you shuck | he/she/it shucks | we shuck | you shuck | they shuck |
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I shucked | you shucked | he/she/it shucked | we shucked | you shucked | they shucked |
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I am shucking | you are shucking | he/she/it is shucking | we are shucking | you are shucking | they are shucking |
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I have shucked | you have shucked | he/she/it has shucked | we have shucked | you have shucked | they have shucked |
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I was shucking | you were shucking | he/she/it was shucking | we were shucking | you were shucking | they were shucking |
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I had shucked | you had shucked | he/she/it had shucked | we had shucked | you had shucked | they had shucked |
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I will shuck | you will shuck | he/she/it will shuck | we will shuck | you will shuck | they will shuck |
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I will have shucked | you will have shucked | he/she/it will have shucked | we will have shucked | you will have shucked | they will have shucked |
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I will be shucking | you will be shucking | he/she/it will be shucking | we will be shucking | you will be shucking | they will be shucking |
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I have been shucking | you have been shucking | he/she/it has been shucking | we have been shucking | you have been shucking | they have been shucking |
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I will have been shucking | you will have been shucking | he/she/it will have been shucking | we will have been shucking | you will have been shucking | they will have been shucking |
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I had been shucking | you had been shucking | he/she/it had been shucking | we had been shucking | you had been shucking | they had been shucking |
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I would shuck | you would shuck | he/she/it would shuck | we would shuck | you would shuck | they would shuck |
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I would have shucked | you would have shucked | he/she/it would have shucked | we would have shucked | you would have shucked | they would have shucked | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | shuck - material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seedschaff, husk, stalk, stubble, strawbran - broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by siftingplant material, plant substance - material derived from plants | Verb | 1. | shuck - remove from the shell; "shuck oysters"remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment" | | 2. | shuck - remove the shucks from; "shuck corn"remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment" |
shuckverbInformal. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example.Also used with off:discard, dispose of, dump, junk, scrap, throw away, throw out.Informal: chuck, jettison.Slang: ditch.Translationsshuck
aw shucks1. An expression of shyness, happiness, and/or embarrassment. In this usage, "shucks" can be used by itself. A: "You're just too sweet!" B: "Aw shucks, you're gonna make me blush."2. An expression of disappointment. In this usage, "shucks" can be used by itself. Aw shucks, it looks like we're going to lose the game after all. Shucks, the rain clouds seem to be rolling in now.3. Indicative of shyness and/or a lack of sophistication. The phrase is typically hyphenated in this usage. Charlie was a nice fellow with a sweet, aw-shucks demeanor.See also: aw, shuckshucks1. A mild exclamation of anger, annoyance, regret, or disgust (about something). Typically preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." Shucks! I thought that would fix the problem with the computer, but I guess something else must be wrong. Ah, shucks—that was supposed to be a surprise for your birthday!2. A mild exclamation of humility or embarrassment, especially when receiving praise or flattery. Typically preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." A: "I wanted to give you this gift as thanks for everything you did for me and my family." B: "Aw, shucks. I was only doing my duty, ma'am." I've been thinking long and hard about what I would say if I won this award, but now that I'm here, well, shucks—I'm downright speechless!3. noun Something of very little value. Used especially in the phrases "not worth shucks" and "not amount to shucks." All their promises won't amount to shucks if they aren't willing to back them up with action. I learned long ago that people like him aren't worth shucks.See also: shuckshuckTo cast off some article of clothing, especially hastily or haphazardly. Primarily heard in US, Canada. The kids ran in and shucked their muddy boots and jackets all around my clean carpet.shuck down1. To disrobe hastily or haphazardly. Primarily heard in US, Canada. The kids ran in and shucked down, leaving their muddy boots and jackets all over my clean carpet.2. To remove someone's clothes, especially in a hasty or haphazard manner. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "shuck" and "down." Primarily heard in US, Canada. The poor child was soaked to the bone from the rain, so I shucked him down and wrapped him up in a dry towel. The mother shucked the child down and put him straight into the bathtub.See also: down, shuckshuck off1. To cast someone or something off from one's body. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuck" and "off." The kids ran in and shucked their muddy boots and jackets off, leaving them strewn across my clean floors. I was glad to get inside and shuck off my dirty work clothes. The brute tried to grab me from behind, but I managed to shuck him off.2. To discard, leave behind, or get rid of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuck" and "off." The country has long been trying to shuck off its reputation as a dangerous, crime-ridden place. I promised myself I would shuck smoking off for good this year. I could sense that someone was following me, so I tried darting down a series of alleys and side streets to shuck them off.See also: off, shuck(Ah) shucks! and (Ah) shoot!Rur. Darn! (A mild oath.) Ah, shucks! I forgot to call Grandma. Tom: We can't get chocolate ice cream. The store's all out. Jane: Shucks. Ah, shoot! I missed my favorite TV show.(Aw) shucks!Rur. Gosh!; a mild oath. Shucks, ma'am. It wasn't anything at all. Aw shucks, I ain't never been this close to a woman before.shuck something off 1. to take something off. Tom shucked his jacket off and sat on the arm of the easy chair. He shucked off his jacket. 2. to get rid of someone or something. she shucked all her bad habits off. Tom shucked off one girlfriend after another.See also: off, shuck(Aw) shucks! exclam. a mild oath. (Colloquial.) Aw shucks, I ain’t never been this close to a woman before. See also: awshucks! verbSee Aw shucks!shuck (ʃək)1. n. an insincere person. The guy’s a shuck. Don’t believe a thing he says! 2. tv. & in. to kid someone; to tease someone. Cool it! I’m just shucking. 3. tv. to swindle someone; to deceive someone. He was going to shuck the mayor, but people were beginning to talk, so he blew town. 4. n. a hoax. How could you fall for that old shuck? 5. and shuck down tv. & in. to undress oneself; to remove one’s clothing. He shucked down and showered and was at work in twenty minutes. shuck down verbSee shuckSee also: down, shuckshuck
Synonyms for shuckverb to let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for exampleSynonyms- discard
- dispose of
- dump
- junk
- scrap
- throw away
- throw out
- chuck
- jettison
- ditch
Synonyms for shucknoun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seedsSynonyms- chaff
- husk
- stalk
- stubble
- straw
Related Words- bran
- plant material
- plant substance
verb remove from the shellRelated Words- remove
- take away
- withdraw
- take
verb remove the shucks fromRelated Words- remove
- take away
- withdraw
- take
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