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Definition of Shucks
1. Noun. Something of little value. "Not worth shucks"
Generic synonyms: Ineptitude, Worthlessness
Derivative terms: Shitty
2. Noun. An expression of disappointment or irritation.
Definition of Shucks
1. Interjection. (colloquial) Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment. ¹
2. Interjection. (colloquial sarcastic) Response to a minor pleasure. ¹
3. Interjection. (colloquial) A receding or mock expression of thanks. ¹
4. Noun. (plural of shuck) ¹
5. Verb. (third-person singular of shuck) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shucks
1. shuck [v] - See also: shuck
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shucks
Literary usage of Shucks
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"1862 Per such mean shucks ez creditors are all on Lincoln's 1908 The chairs were
ancient Shaker rockers, some with homely " shuck " bottoms. ..."
2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1889)
"L Where claimant made a written contract with the United States to furnish to a
government hospital a quantity of shucks at the rate of sixty cents per ..."
3. The Rural Economy of the Southern Counties: Comprizing Kent, Surrey, Sussex by Marshall (William), Mr Marshall, William Marshall (1798)
"It is bound in SHEAVES, of very different sizes; and is set up, in NAKED shucks ;
generally of ten each ; especially when the TITHE is taken IN KIND ; which ..."
4. Reports of Cases at Law and in Equity, Argued and Determined in the Supreme by Supreme Court, Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama (1846)
"It was shown that the defendant had more shucks on his corn than was sufficient
to pay the note. To this the plaintiff objected, and insisted on having all ..."
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