shrug (Meaning)
shrug (n)
a gesture involving the shoulders
shrug (v)
raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
shrug (v. t.)
To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.
shrug (v. i.)
To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.
shrug (n.)
A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing dislike, dread, or doubt.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shrug
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shrug Sentence Examples
- Emily shrugged indifferently, dismissing the question with a mere gesture.
- The man shrugged his shoulders, indicating his lack of knowledge or concern.
- The teenager shrugged his backpack off carelessly, leaving it on the floor.
- The doctor shrugged helplessly, admitting that he had no cure for the rare disease.
- The cat arched its back and shrugged its fur, a sign of aggression.
- The accused shrugged his testimony, claiming it was all made up.
- The politician shrugged away the scandal, denying any wrongdoing.
- The athlete shrugged his way through the workout, showing no signs of fatigue.
- The teacher shrugged her shoulders, unsure if the student had understood the lesson.
- I shrugged off the insult, determined not to let it bother me.
FAQs About the word shrug
a gesture involving the shoulders, raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignationTo draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of exp
wave, signal, beckon, flourish, gesticulation, beck, body language, indication, sign, motion
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Emily shrugged indifferently, dismissing the question with a mere gesture.
The man shrugged his shoulders, indicating his lack of knowledge or concern.
The teenager shrugged his backpack off carelessly, leaving it on the floor.
The doctor shrugged helplessly, admitting that he had no cure for the rare disease.
