shucks Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun something of little value
   tinker's dam; tinker's damn; red cent; hoot; damn; darn; shit.
   
   • his promise is not worth a damn
   • not worth one red cent
   • not worth shucks
2. noun an expression of disappointment or irritation
   
3. noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
   stubble; chaff; straw; husk; stalk; shuck.
   
4. verb remove from the shell
   shuck.
   
   • shuck oysters
5. verb remove the shucks from
   shuck.
   
   • shuck corn

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