"aw shucks" meaning in English

See aw shucks in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-aw shucks.wav
Head templates: {{en-interj}} aw shucks, {{tlb|en|US|colloquial}} (US, colloquial)
  1. An expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks. Tags: US, colloquial Translations (Translations): ay vaya (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-aw_shucks-en-intj-GZ7vMPBm Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Spanish translations Disambiguation of American English: 46 54 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 76 24 Disambiguation of Terms with Spanish translations: 71 29 Disambiguation of 'Translations': 79 21
  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

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