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ah shucks

ah shucks is the alternative form of aw shucks.

Meaning of aw shucks

Interjection

(US, colloquial)

  1. (US, colloquial) An expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks.
    • Aw shucks, you're going to make me blush.
  2. (US, colloquial) Used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance.
    • Aw shucks, it looks like we're going to lose the game after all.

Questions about ah shucks

What is ah shucks the alternative form of?
Ah shucks is the alternative form of aw shucks.

Words near ah shucks in the dictionary

  1. Ah Puch
  2. ah pui
  3. ah qua
  4. ah quas
  5. Ah Seng
  6. ah shucks
  7. ah so
  8. Ah Soh
  9. Ah Sohs
  10. Ah Tiong
  11. ah well

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