shuck
shuck /ʃ'ʌk/ (shucks shucking shucked)
1 [N-COUNT]
The shuck of something is its outer covering, for example the leaves round an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish. (AM)
...corn shucks.
2 [VERB] V n
If you shuck something such as corn or shellfish, you remove it from its outer covering. (AM)
On a good day, each employee will shuck 3,500 oysters.
3 [VERB] V n
If you shuck something that you are wearing, you take it off. (AM INFORMAL)
He shucked his coat and set to work.
4 [EXCLAM]
Shucks is an exclamation that is used to express embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance. (AM INFORMAL)
Terry actually says `Oh, shucks!' when complimented on her singing.
1 [N-COUNT]
The shuck of something is its outer covering, for example the leaves round an ear of corn, or the shell of a shellfish. (AM)
...corn shucks.
2 [VERB] V n
If you shuck something such as corn or shellfish, you remove it from its outer covering. (AM)
On a good day, each employee will shuck 3,500 oysters.
3 [VERB] V n
If you shuck something that you are wearing, you take it off. (AM INFORMAL)
He shucked his coat and set to work.
4 [EXCLAM]
Shucks is an exclamation that is used to express embarrassment, disappointment, or annoyance. (AM INFORMAL)
Terry actually says `Oh, shucks!' when complimented on her singing.