aw shucks
1. An expression of shyness, happiness, or embarrassment. A: "You're just too sweet!" B: "Aw shucks, you're gonna make me blush." Aw shucks, it was nothing. I was happy to help. Aw shucks, that's so nice of you to say! Thank you!
2. An expression of disappointment. Aw shucks, it looks like we're going to lose the game after all. The rain clouds seem to be rolling in now. Aw shucks! Aw shucks, it didn't snow last night—so we still have to go to school today.
shucks
1. A mild exclamation of anger, annoyance, regret, or disgust (about something). Often preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." Shucks! I thought that would fix the problem with the computer, but I guess something else must be wrong. Ah, shucks—that was supposed to be a surprise for your birthday!
2. A mild exclamation of humility or embarrassment, especially when receiving praise or flattery. Often preceded by the interjections "ah" or "aw." A: "I wanted to give you this gift as thanks for everything you did for me and my family." B: "Aw, shucks. I was only doing my duty, ma'am." I've been thinking long and hard about what I would say if I won this award, but now that I'm here, well, shucks—I'm downright speechless!
3. noun Something of very little value. Used especially in the phrases "not worth shucks" and "not amount to shucks." All their promises won't amount to shucks if they aren't willing to back them up with action. I learned long ago that people like him aren't worth shucks.
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