shuck
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There was no linen, no pillow, and when she touched the mattress it gave forth the faint dry whisper of shucks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A fraud; a scam.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A phony.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shuck” mean?
The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
Is “shuck” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.