Meaning of the word shrug in English

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shrug

US /ʃrʌɡ/

UK /ʃrʌɡ/

raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

Example:

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He just shrugged and walked away.

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She gave a small shrug, indicating she didn't know the answer.

Synonym:

dismiss disregard ignore brush off wave aside

an act of shrugging one's shoulders

Example:

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He responded with a helpless shrug.

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A quick shrug was all the answer I got.

Synonym:

gesture motion sign signal

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shrug off