Meaning & Definition of word "Shrug"
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Shrug
/ʃrʌg/
noun:
- 1. A gesture made by raising and lowering the shoulders.
- Example: His shrug indicated that he didn't care about the outcome.
verb:
- 1. To raise and lower the shoulders to express doubt, indifference, or lack of knowledge.
- Example: When asked if he knew where the missing keys were, he just shrugged.
- 2. To disregard or minimize the importance of something.
- Example: She shrugged off the criticism, confident in her abilities.
Etymology
Middle English shroggen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skrugga.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shrug it off:
To dismiss something as unimportant.
give a shrug:
To respond with indifference or uncertainty.
Related Words
gesture:
A movement of the body or limbs that expresses an idea or feeling.
indifference:
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Slang Meanings of shrug
Meaning: IDK
Example Sentence: When I asked where we should go for dinner, he just shrugged and said, 'IDK.'
Meaning: Whatever
Example Sentence: She was frustrated with the situation but ultimately just shrugged, saying 'Whatever.'