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Word: Shrug
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fidget’): of unknown origin
ʃrʌɡ
raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
Short Definition:raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt or indifference
Examples:- Jimmy looked inquiringly at Pete, who shrugged his shoulders
- he just shrugged and didn't look interested
Word: Shrug
Speech Type: Noun
ʃrʌɡ
an act or instance of shrugging one's shoulders
Short Definition:act or instance of shrugging one's shoulders
Examples:- she lifted her shoulders in a dismissive shrug
a woman's close-fitting cardigan or jacket, cut short at the front and back so that only the arms and shoulders are covered.
Short Definition:woman's close-fitting cardigan or jacket
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