[ʃʌk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize

- a worthless or contemptible person or thing
(e.g: he said the idea was a shuck)


Phrases:
- shuck and jive

Origin:
late 17th century: of unknown origin

[ʃʌk], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express surprise, regret, irritation, or, in response to praise, self-deprecation
(e.g: ‘Thank you for getting it.’ ‘Oh, shucks, it was nothing.’)


Phrases:
- shuck and jive

Origin:
late 17th century: of unknown origin

[ʃʌk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- remove the shucks from maize or shellfish
(e.g: shuck and drain the oysters)

- take off (a garment)
(e.g: she shucked off her nightdress and started dressing)

- cause (someone) to believe something that is not true; fool or tease
(e.g: they have enough psychology to know whether you're shucking them or whether you're being honest)


Phrases:
- shuck and jive

Origin:
late 17th century: of unknown origin