Shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/

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

Definition

noun

A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
“He dismissed my comment with a shrug.”
A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.

verb

To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
“I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.”

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