Vocabulary Entry

shrug

|verb • noun

verb

To raise and lower the shoulders as a sign of indifference or lack of knowledge.

Example Sentences

"When asked about the missing report, she simply shrugged."

"He shrugged his shoulders in response to the confusing instructions."

"The child shrugged, not knowing the answer to the question."

noun

Example Sentences

"His shrug indicated that he had no idea what was going on."

"With a shrug, she dismissed the concerns of her colleagues."

"The teacher’s shrug made it clear that the topic was not important."