Difference between Shucks and Hoot

What is the difference between Shucks and Hoot?

Shucks as a noun is plural of shuck. while Hoot as a noun is a derisive cry or shout.

Shucks

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Exclamatory response to a minor disappointment. Response to a minor pleasure. A receding or mock expression of thanks.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Plural of shuck.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To remove the shuck from (walnuts, oysters, etc.).

Hoot

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cry out or shout in contempt.To make the cry of an owl.To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A derisive cry or shout.The cry of an owl.A fun event, a blast

Example sentence: I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates.

We hope you now know whether to use Shucks or Hoot in your sentence.

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