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Meaning of aw shucks | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Bosanski ča
Español ay tonto ay vaya ca caracho caramba carape caray córcholis no es para tanto qué ha de ser qué va quía recórcholis
Hrvatski ča
Kurdî ça ça
Српски ča

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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