aw shucks

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aw shucks

interjection

US, colloquial An expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks. Aw shucks, you're going to make me blush.
US, colloquial Used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance. Aw shucks, it looks like we're going to lose the game after all.

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intj an expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks

Español	ay vaya/caramba, ay tonto, qué va, quia, ca, qué ha de ser

intj used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance

Español	caray, caramba, caracho, carape, córcholis, recórcholis

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@misc{aw_shucks_2026,
  title = {aw shucks},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/aw%20shucks},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}