First Known Use: 14th century
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1shrug
verb \ˈshrəg, especially Southern ˈsrəg\
: to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something
shruggedshrug·ging
Full Definition of SHRUG
intransitive verb
: to raise or draw in the shoulders especially to express aloofness, indifference, or uncertainty
transitive verb
: to lift or contract (the shoulders) especially to express aloofness, indifference, or uncertainty
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Origin of SHRUG
Middle English schruggen
2shrug
noun
Definition of SHRUG
1
: an act of shrugging
2
: a woman's small waist-length or shorter jacket
First Known Use of SHRUG
1594
SHRUG Defined for Kids
1shrug
verb \ˈshrəg\
shruggedshrug·ging
Definition of SHRUG for Kids
: to raise and lower the shoulders usually to express doubt, uncertainty, or lack of interest
2shrug
noun
Definition of SHRUG for Kids
: an act of raising and lowering the shoulders
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