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aw shucks

aw shucks interjection: an expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks.

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 aw shucks

What does aw shucks mean?
Aw shucks means an expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks.
What part of speech is aw shucks?
Aw shucks is an interjection.

Words near aw shucks in the dictionary

  1. avvy
  2. AVWFC
  3. AVX
  4. aw
  5. aw man
  6. aw shucks
  7. aw well
  8. awa
  9. Awaba
  10. Awabagal
  11. Awabakal

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