How to pronounce “shrug”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
• A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.
• [Verb]
• (ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

Practice Nearby Words

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