I. ˈshək noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: circa 1674
1. : shell , husk : as
a. : the outer covering of a nut or of Indian corn
b. : the shell of an oyster or clam
2. : something of little value — usually used in plural
not worth shuck s
II. transitive verb
Date: 1772
1. : to strip of shucks
2.
a. : to peel off (as clothing) — often used with off
b. : to lay aside — often used with off
bad habits are being shuck ed off — A. W. Smith
• shuck·er noun