Shrug ( verb , noun )

(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:

  1. He shrugged when asked about the future.
  2. She shrugged and turned away.
  3. He shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
  4. I shrugged and decided to go along with their plan.
  5. 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:

  1. He shrugged when asked about the future.
  2. She shrugged and turned away.
  3. He shrugged off the criticism and continued working.
  4. I shrugged and decided to go along with their plan.
  5. She shrugged her shoulders and asked what was next.
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