Thesaurus results for SHUCKS

shucks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shucks

plural of shuck

as in nothing

something of little importance it doesn't matter shucks to her what anyone else earns

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shucks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shuck

as in peels

to remove the natural covering of shucking peas

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Recent Examples of shucks

Verb

Who is this man who shucks oysters as if preparing the Eucharist? — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 July 2026

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Noun

While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026

Definition of nothing

Verb

As autumn progresses, the husk peels back, revealing the orange berries.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Nordic noir suggests the presence of violence and hatred beneath the tranquillity and order of the Scandinavian welfare state, just as Southern noir peels back hospitality and charm to reveal repressed family secrets and moral decay.

— Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of peels

Verb

Tight end Trey McBride said Brissett barks at the defense after making a big play, particularly at star safety Budda Baker, which spikes practice competitiveness.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Linnetz’s rambunctious wire-haired Viszla mix, Einstein, barks at what is unbeknownst to him one of the most legendary skateboards of all time.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026