shrug
//ʃrʌɡ//
Verb
shrugInfinitive
shrugPresent tense
shruggedPast tense
shruggedPast participle
shruggingPresent participle
shrugsThird-person singular
1
To raise and lower one's shoulders briefly, typically to express doubt, ignorance, indifference, or lack of concern.
When I asked him if he knew the answer, he just shrugged.
2
To dismiss or disregard something as unimportant by raising one's shoulders.
He shrugged off the criticism and continued with his work.
Synonym
Noun
shrugSingular
shrugsPlural
1
An act of raising and lowering the shoulders as a gesture.
He gave a shrug and said he didn't know.
2
A woman's short cardigan or jacket.
She wore a white shrug over her dress.