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shuck - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shuck'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
  • (slang|African American Vernacular English) A fraud; a scam.
  • (slang) A phony.
  • Verb

    (en-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.
  • (transitive|intransitive|slang) To fool; to hoax.
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