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shucks

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "shucks" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

shucks

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, shucks is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofshucks

1noun
  • The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
  • A fraud; a scam.
  • A phony.
1verb
  • To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).

    Example: "Shall we shuck walnuts?"

  • To remove (any outer covering).

    Example: "I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool."

  • To fool; to hoax.
1interjection
  • Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.

    Example: "Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party."

  • (possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.

    Example: "Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy."

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