shucks

Example Sentences

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Shucks, I could take chicken fertilizer and sell it to them as caviar.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022

"Shucks, ma’am," said Fraser as he tipped his hat in gratitude.

From Fox News • Aug. 11, 2021

Shucks, when I came to Congress, I was 50 years old.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2017

Shucks of corn, filled with ground meat and cornmeal, wrapped up with twine into skinny little parcels of steaming fragrant paste.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2017

But I’ve got to get to Aw Shucks.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle