"aw shucks" meaning in English

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Interjection

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 Disambiguation of American English: 48 52 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 66 34
  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: 48 52

Alternative forms

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