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Uncommonshrug
The correct spelling is shrug.
How to pronounce shrug
/ʃɹʌɡ/
nounIPA: /ʃɹʌɡ/
Say it like: Shr-ug
The correct spelling is shrug. A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge. For example: "He dismissed my comment with a shrug."
Usage Examples
“He dismissed my comment with a shrug.”
“I asked him for an answer and he just shrugged.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
- 2.A cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted.
verb
- 1.To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.
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