shrug — to raise one's shoulders to express doubt, indifference, or lack of knowledge
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to raise one's shoulders to express doubt, indifference, or lack of knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃrʌɡ/
Korean meaning: 어깨를 으쓱하다 (의심, 무관심, 모름을 표현하기 위해)
Korean pronunciation: 슈러그 (강세: 슈러그)
Example Sentences
- The student shrugged when the teacher asked who broke the window.
- My cat just shrugged off the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.
- When asked about his secret to success, the billionaire simply shrugged and said 'luck'.
shrug
VERB//ʃrʌɡ//
to raise one's shoulders to express doubt, indifference, or lack of knowledge
I don't know shoulder gesture
Wanted a hug on the rug, but got a shrug
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'shrug' is uncertain but likely imitative in nature, possibly related to Old Norse or Scandinavian roots. It may be connected to similar shoulder-raising gestures expressed through onomatopoeia or related to words meaning to shake or shudder.
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📝Examples
“The student shrugged when the teacher asked who broke the window.”
“My cat just shrugged off the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.”
“When asked about his secret to success, the billionaire simply shrugged and said 'luck'.”
“She tried to shrug off the embarrassment, but her red face gave her away.”
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