"aw shucks" meaning in All languages combined

See aw shucks on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Head templates: {{en-interj}} aw shucks
  1. An expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks. Tags: US, colloquial
    Sense id: en-aw_shucks-en-intj-GZ7vMPBm Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of American English: 46 54 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 76 24
  2. Used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance. Tags: US, colloquial
    Sense id: en-aw_shucks-en-intj-Os9C2b2l Categories (other): American English Disambiguation of American English: 46 54

Alternative forms

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