Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw shuhk]
- /ɔ ʃʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aw shuhk]
- /ɔ ʃʌk/
Definitions of aw shucks words
- adjective aw shucks characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner. 1
- interjection aw shucks (US) Used to express disappointment or annoyance. 0
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Origin of aw shucks
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Aw shucks
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aw shucks popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aw shucks usage trend in Literature
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