shucks

interjection

1. (colloquial) Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

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

2. (colloquial, sarcastic) Response to a minor pleasure.

- Shucks, I guess we'll have to take all this pie home with us.

3. (colloquial) A receding or mock expression of thanks.

- Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy.

noun

1. something of little value

- not worth shucks

Similar word(s): damn, darn, hoot

Definition categories: attribute, ineptitude, worthlessness

2. an expression of disappointment or irritation

Definition categories: communication, expression, locution, saying

verb

1. third-person singular simple present indicative form of shuck