shrug

/ʃɹʌɡ/ · noun

Meaning

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.
To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ignore(English)shrink(English)eliminate(English)brush off(English)wave off(English)spurn(English)dismiss(English)disregard(English)shoulders(English)indifference(English)gesture(English)off(English)

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Sources

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