Shrug

/ΚƒΙΉΚŒΙ‘/

The meaning and definition of Shrug, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
    β€œHe dismissed my comment with a shrug.”
  2. A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.
verb
  1. To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
    β€œI asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.”

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