interjection General Slang

shucky darn

SHUK-ee DARN · interjection · informal

Kansas exclamation of awe or mild frustration, roughly 'wow!'

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A folksy exclamation of amazement or good-natured frustration, loosely meaning 'wow' or 'aw shoot.'

“Shucky darn, would you look at that sunset.”
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shucky darn In A Sentence

Shucky darn, would you look at that sunset.

Origin & Usage

Kansas and Plains regional exclamation.

People Also Ask

What does 'shucky darn' mean?

It's a folksy exclamation meaning roughly 'wow' or 'aw shoot,' used for either amazement or mild, good-natured frustration.

Where is 'shucky darn' from?

It's a Kansas and Great Plains regionalism, in the same family as gentle exclamations like 'aw shucks.'

Is 'shucky darn' rude?

No, it's a mild, family-friendly expression used instead of anything stronger.

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