Shrug

noun

/ʃɹʌɡ/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

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

"He dismissed my comment with a shrug."

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

3.verbTo 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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