aw shucks
The phrase "aw shucks" is an informal American English expression often used to convey modesty or mild disappointment.
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Definition
B2Informal conversation
(colloquial, American English)Used to express modesty or bashfulness, especially when responding to praise or a compliment.
Example
- "You did an amazing job!" "Aw shucks, it was nothing."
B2Informal conversation
(colloquial, American English)An exclamation to convey mild disappointment or embarrassment.
Example
- "Aw shucks, I missed the bus again."
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "aw shucks":