Shrug
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Shrug ( verb )
Raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference, uncertainty, or resignation.
Origin:
Late 16th century: probably imitative of the gesture.
Examples:
- He shrugged when asked about the future.
- She shrugged and turned away.
- He shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
- I shrugged and decided to go along with their plan.
- She shrugged her shoulders and asked what was next.
(As a noun)
Shrug ( noun )
Raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference, uncertainty, or resignation.
Origin:
Late 16th century: probably imitative of the gesture.
Examples:
- He shrugged when asked about the future.
- She shrugged and turned away.
- He shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
- I shrugged and decided to go along with their plan.
- She shrugged her shoulders and asked what was next.