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

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

Simple and speedy, this classic Southern Fried Corn recipe is certainly worth the shuck. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023

Verb

Each day, an array of oysters are shucked behind the bright bar, complete with fresh catches displayed on rolling Vestaboards. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

Then head back to dry land for a shucking demo and tasting. —Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 28 June 2025

Phrases Containing shuck

• shuck (off)