shucks

Example Sentences

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I didn’t want to be the aww shucks dad, “kids are so crazy” comic, so I appreciate you noticing that.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Some of the lines are more meta than others, with a character accusing Parton of stealing her man and Parton saying in her trademark, aw shucks tone, "I know people talk but I'm no witch."

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2022

The NFL issued a $10 million fine — so, shucks, poor Dan will have to put his next super yacht on layaway — and shifted day-to-day control of the team to his wife, Tanya.

From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2022

He might as well have said, "Aw, shucks."

From Fox News • Feb. 5, 2022

He smiles at Saint Sarah as if he’s expecting her to say, Aw shucks, beau.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali