Shucks
/ʃʌks/
noun
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
A fraud; a scam.
A phony.
verb
To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).
“Shall we shuck walnuts?”
To remove (any outer covering).
“I will shuck my clothes and dive naked into the pool.”
To fool; to hoax.
interjection
Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment.
“Shucks. It's too bad you can't make it to the party.”
(possibly vulgar) A bashful expression of thanks.
“Aw, shucks, ma'am, catching those wild horses was easy.”