shrug

v. to raise your shoulders and then lower them to show you do not know, do not care, or cannot help.

v. to raise and lower the shoulders as a gesture of indifference, uncertainty, or resignation. Often used with 'shoulders' as a direct object or intransitively.

“When I asked him where the keys were, he just shrugged and walked away.”

“The witness merely shrugged when pressed for details, suggesting either a genuine lack of memory or a calculated refusal to cooperate.”

n. the act of raising your shoulders to show you are not sure or do not care.

n. a gesture involving the brief elevation of the shoulders to signal a lack of knowledge, interest, or responsibility.

“With a small shrug, she admitted that she hadn't finished the report yet.”

“His only response to the criticism was a noncommittal shrug, which further frustrated the committee members seeking a clear explanation.”

n. a very short sweater or jacket that covers the shoulders and arms but not the chest.

n. a woman's cropped, cardigan-like garment, typically knitted, that covers only the arms and shoulders.

“She wore a black knitted shrug over her summer dress because the evening was cool.”

“The boutique specialised in bridal accessories, offering delicate lace shrugs designed to complement sleeveless evening gowns.”

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