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Meaning of shrug

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shrug

Pronunciation:/ʃɹʌɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.

    Example: He dismissed my comment with a shrug.

  2. A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.

verb

Definitions

  1. To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

    Example: I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.