Definitions for: Shrug


[n] a gesture involving the shoulders
[v] raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation



Webster (1913) Definition: Shrug, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shrugged; p. pr. & vb. n.
Shrugging.] [Probably akin to shrink, p. p. shrunk; cf.
Dan. skrugge, skrukke, to stoop, dial. Sw. skrukka, skruga,
to crouch.]
To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of
expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.

He shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities.
--Addison.


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

They grin, they shrug. They bow, they snarl, they
snatch, they hug. --Swift.


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

The Spaniards talk in dialogues Of heads and shoulders,
nods and shrugs. --Hudibras.

See Also: gesticulate, gesture, gesture, motion, motion, shrug off

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