aw-shucks
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adjective Informal.
characterized by a shy, embarrassed, often provincial manner.
Origin:
1930–35
1930–35
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| —adj | |
| seeming to be modest, self-deprecating, or shy: don't be fooled by his aw-shucks attitude | |
| [C20: from the US interjection aw shucks, an expression of modesty or diffidence] | |
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Aw-shucks
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
We might call this the aw-shucks, gosh-darn explanation of weirdly wrong intelligence estimates.
Those who watched his career are familiar with his aw-shucks charisma and boyish affability.
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