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How to pronounce shrug in English?

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Type Words
Type of gesture, motion
Type Words
Type of gesticulate, gesture, motion

Examples of shrug

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Some authors have even gone as far as to shrug off e-book technology altogether.
From the edition.cnn.com
Mendel can't resist a great fur piece, and a hot-pink fox shrug filled the bill.
From the sacbee.com
Many people tend to shrug off symptoms of impending heart attack as indigestion.
From the timesunion.com
Republican leaders seemed to shrug off the governor's dismissal of party labels.
From the sacbee.com
Then, as now, officials of cycling's premier event gave the news a Gallic shrug.
From the sltrib.com
McGrady banked in a 3-pointer and gave a playful shrug to the fans at courtside.
From the washingtonpost.com
He recalled a conversation with one friend who seemed to shrug off the shooting.
From the omaha.com
The verdict on Friday barely drew a shrug from either side of the racial divide.
From the philly.com
Reflecting this, the gilt market should largely shrug off a one-notch downgrade.
From the independent.co.uk
More examples
  • Raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
  • A gesture involving the shoulders
  • A shrug is a form of nonverbal communication that is performed by lifting both shoulders up, and is an indication of an individual either not knowing an answer to a question, or not caring about a result. It can also be used when someone is simply ignoring the person's question. ...
  • Shrug were a three-piece alternative rock band from Northern Ireland formed by students Gary Lightbody, Mark McClelland and Michael Morrison in September 1994 while in their first year at the University of Dundee.
  • A shrug is a cropped, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, typically knitted. Generally, a shrug covers less of the body than a vest would, but it is more tailored than a shawl. Shrugs are typically worn as the outermost layer of an outfit, with a full shirt or tank top beneath.
  • Shrugged is an upcoming comic series being published by Aspen MLT, publishers of Soulfire and Fathom. It is written by Aspen founder Michael Turner and vice president Frank Mastromauro and drawn by Aspen artist Micah Gunnell.
  • (shrugs) an exercise where the shoulder girdle is elevated and depressed to strengthen the upper trapezius muscle.
  • (Shrugs) This exercise works the traps. You can either use a barbell or two dumbbells. While keeping your arms completely straight and your legs in a comfortable position, lower and raise your shoulder as far as you can. This is a very easy exercise to execute.
  • A woman's small, waist-length or shorter jacket.