[ ʃʌk ]
chiefly N. Amer.
■ noun an outer covering such as a husk or pod, especially the husk of an ear of maize.
↘the shell of an oyster or clam.
■ verb
1》 remove the ~s from.
2》 informal abandon; get rid of.
↘take off (a garment).
3》 informal fool or tease (someone).
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C17: of unknown origin.