shrug
noun
Definitions of shrug noun
movement
- Countable
The action of raising and lowering one's shoulders to express indifference or lack of knowledge.
"I'm afraid I can't help you with your problem," she said with a shrug.
"Well, I suppose we have to do it his way," Kim said, shrugging with resignation.
He complained to me all afternoon, and I just responded with a shrug.
clothing
- Countable
A short, typically wool, cardigan-style sweater for women.
verb
Definitions of shrug verb
- C2TransitiveIntransitive
To raise and then lower your shoulders to indicate a lack of knowledge or interest.
"Where’s Dad?" "How am I supposed to know?" my brother replied, shrugging.
She shrugged as if to say it was none of her business.
When asked about the issue, he simply shrugged, indicating uncertainty.
Phrasal Verbs of shrug
- shrug something off
to regard something as unimportant or dismiss it as not a concern
• She shrugged off those negative comments with ease.