Shrug
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʃɹʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shrug is a noun meaning A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
Meaning
A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
More Meanings
- A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.
- (ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
Example Sentences
He dismissed my comment with a shrug.
I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.
He[…] shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities.
When he saw the problem, he just shrugged and started fixing it.
Word Forms
- shrugs
- shrugging
- shrugged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ignore, shrink, eliminate, brush off, spurn, dismiss.
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