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Meaning of aw shucks
The primary meaning of "aw shucks" is an expression of mild disappointment, embarrassment, or frustration.
Etymology of aw shucks
The phrase "aw shucks" is of American origin, with "shucks" being a colloquial or dialectical term that has its roots in the early 19th century.
"Shucks" itself is believed to be derived from the verb "shuck," which means to remove a husk or outer covering, often used in reference to removing corn husks.
Over time, "aw shucks" evolved as an interjection to express various emotions, including surprise, disappointment, or resignation.
Synonyms
gosh
gee
golly
darn
shoot
shoo-oo
aw gee
goodness
good grief
great Scott
holy cow
jiminy
my goodness
my stars
well bless my soul
bless my heart
for Pete's sake
good gravy
gracious
land sakes
my land
my stars
tarnation
consarn
dadgum
dang
darn tootin
shoot fireworks
gee whiz
gee willickers
gosh all hemlock
gosh darn
great guns
holy mackerel
holy moley
jeepers
jiminy cricket
jumping jalopy
Definitions
- Used to express mild disappointment, embarrassment, or frustration, often in a way that is perceived as folksy or rustic.
- * An exclamation used to convey a sense of resignation or acceptance, similar to "oh well" or "oh dear."
Usage Examples
- "Aw, shucks, I forgot my lunch at home."
- * "I was really looking forward to the concert, but aw shucks, it's sold out."
- * "I tried to fix the bike, but aw shucks, I just can't seem to get it right."
Antonyms
hurray
hooray
yay
yes
absolutely
definitely
certainly
without a doubt
undoubtedly
positively
affirmatively
surely
clearly
evidently
obviously
yes indeed
by all means
of course
naturally
surely
undoubtedly
unquestionably
inevitably
inevitably so