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shucks

UK/ʃʌks/ US/ˈʃʌks/ uncommon

noun

1.

something of little value

  • “his promise is not worth a damn”
  • “not worth one red cent”
  • “not worth shucks”
Synonyms
2.

Origin

From shuck (“something valueless”).

Phrases

  • aw shucks

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