Synonyms of shuck

shuck 1 of 2

noun

ˈshək 

as in nothing

usually shucks plural something of little importance

it doesn't matter shucks to her what anyone else earns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nothing
• small change
• trifle
• picayune
• frippery
• triviality
• peanuts
• small beer
• bagatelle
• nonproblem
• straw
• smoke
• child's play
• naught
• bunk
• zero
• rot
• fudge
• nothingness
• pittance
• shred
• nought
• humbuggery
• hogwash
• claptrap
• nonsense
• two bits
• lick
• trash
• smidgin
• humbug
• piffle
• pinhead
• folly
• drivel
• bit
• smidgeon
• ounce
• mite
• scintilla
• smidge
• trivia
• fribble
• speck
• touch
• particle
• dram
• song
• crumb
• smidgen
• soupçon
• dab
• tad
• spot
• trace

shuck

2 of 2

verb

as in to peel

to remove the natural covering of

shucking peas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peel
• bark
• husk
• hull
• shell
• skin
• flay
• expose
• bare
• strip
• scale
• pare
• denude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shuck

Noun

Don’t waste any time with cheap shucks and misdemeanors. —Billy Witz Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2024

Interactive Raw Bars In addition to beautiful displays of shrimp, crab, caviar and all the accompanying sauces, many hosts will be adding an interactive element to their raw bar with a chef on-site to shuck oysters and provide a lesson in seafood. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023

Verb

Dijon mustard Tacos: 2 ears fresh corn, shucked 1 Tbsp. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

On the cruise, visitors will head out on the tiki boats where cocktails will be served and oysters will be shucked on deck. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025

Phrases Containing shuck

• shuck (off)