shuck

noun

A husk, pod, or shell of a seed, nut, or fruit, such as a pecan or an ear of corn.

noun

A shell of a bivalve, such as an oyster or clam.

noun

The exoskeleton or pupal case of an insect larva or nymph, especially one that has been shed.

noun

Something worthless.

transitive verb

To remove the husk or shell from.

transitive verb

To open the shell of (a bivalve).

transitive verb

To cast off.

interjection

Used to express mild disappointment, disgust, or annoyance.