Definition of Shrug

1. Noun. A gesture involving the shoulders.

Generic synonyms: Gesture, Motion

2. Verb. Raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation.
Generic synonyms: Gesticulate, Gesture, Motion
Also: Shrug Off

Definition of Shrug

1. v. t. To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.

2. v. i. To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.

3. n. A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing dislike, dread, or doubt.

Definition of Shrug

1. to raise and contract the shoulders [v SHRUGGED, SHRUGGING, SHRUGS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shrug

shrubbery
shrubbery
shrubbier
shrubbiest
shrubbing
shrubby
shrubby penstemon
shrubby St John's wort
shrubland
shrublands
shrublet
shrublike
shrubs
shrub vegetation
shruff
shrug (current term)
shrugged
shrugging
shrugs
shrug off
shrunk
shrunken
shtchi
shtchis
shtetel
shtetels
shtetl
shtetlach
shtetls
shtick

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