shuck
UK: ʃʌk | US: ʃʌk
n. the outer covering of certain natural objects (e.g., corn husks, oyster shells)
vt. to remove the outer covering of something (e.g., shucking corn/oysters)
vt. (slang) to discard or get rid of something
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The word "shuck" likely originated in the late 17th century as a variant of "shock" (a husk or pod), possibly influenced by Dutch "schok" (a bundle) or German "Schote" (pod). Its core meaning revolves around the removal or discarding of outer layers, later expanding metaphorically in slang (e.g., "shuck responsibility"). The word’s brevity and Germanic roots make it resistant to further morpheme division.
Farmers shuck corn before selling it at the market.
She tossed the oyster shucks into the compost bin.
(Slang) He tried to shuck his duties by pretending to be sick.
The sound of shucking peas filled the quiet kitchen.
After shucking the peanuts, they roasted them for a snack.