First Known Use: circa 1674
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1shuck
noun \ˈshək\
: the outer covering of a nut or a plant (such as corn)
: the shell of an oyster or clam
Full Definition of SHUCK
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: something of little value —usually used in plural <not worth shucks>
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Origin of SHUCK
origin unknown
Related to SHUCK
- Synonyms
- bagatelle, child's play, frippery, nonproblem, nothing, picayune, shuck(s), small beer, small change, triviality
2shuck
transitive verb
: to remove the outer covering of (a plant, such as corn) or the shell of (an oyster or clam)
Full Definition of SHUCK
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: to strip of shucks
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a : to peel off (as clothing) —often used with off b : to lay aside —often used with off <bad habits are being shucked off — A. W. Smith>
— shuck·er noun
First Known Use of SHUCK
1772
SHUCK Defined for Kids
1shuck
noun \ˈshək\
Definition of SHUCK for Kids
: a covering shell or husk
2shuck
verb
shuckedshuck·ing
Definition of SHUCK for Kids
: to remove the shell or husk from <I helped shuck corn.>
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