aw shucks

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

An expression of bashfulness or modesty, especially in response to a compliment or when giving thanks.
US, colloquial
Used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance.
US, colloquial

Equivalents

Españolay tonto ay vaya cacaracho caramba carape caray córcholis no es para tanto qué ha de ser qué va quía recórcholis

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Examples

“Aw shucks, you're going to make ⟳ me blush.”

“Aw shucks, it looks like ⟳ we're going to lose ⟳ the game after all.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

aw well away away with you awebo aweel awoman

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