shrug

[ʃrʌɡ]

shrug Definition

  • 1to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you do not know something or do not care about something
  • 2to express uncertainty or lack of concern

Using shrug: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    When I asked him where he was going, he just shrugged and walked away.

  • Example

    She shrugged her shoulders and said she didn't know.

  • Example

    He shrugged off the criticism and continued with his work.

  • Example

    I just shrugged my shoulders and moved on.

shrug Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shrug

Antonyms for shrug

Phrases with shrug

  • to dismiss or ignore something as unimportant or insignificant

    Example

    She shrugged off the negative comments and continued with her work.

  • shrug of the shoulders

    a gesture of raising and lowering the shoulders to indicate a lack of knowledge or concern

    Example

    He gave a shrug of the shoulders when I asked him about the missing files.

  • to make the gesture of raising and lowering the shoulders to indicate a lack of knowledge or concern

    Example

    She gave a shrug when I asked her if she wanted to come with us.

Origins of shrug

from Middle French 'escrougner', meaning 'to shake off'

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Summary: shrug in Brief

'Shrug' [ʃrʌɡ] is a verb that means to raise and lower one's shoulders to indicate a lack of knowledge or concern. It can also mean to dismiss or ignore something. Examples include 'When I asked him where he was going, he just shrugged and walked away,' and 'She shrugged off the negative comments and continued with her work.' Phrases include 'shrug it off,' 'shrug of the shoulders,' and 'give a shrug.'