shrug
Third Person
shrugs
Present Participle
shrugging
Past Tense
shrugged
Past Participle
shrugged
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to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference
- When asked about his plans for the weekend, he just shrugged and said he hadn't decided yet.
- Unable to offer a solution, she simply shrugged and said, "I guess we'll have to figure it out."
- Seeing the puzzled expression on her face, he shrugged and explained that he wasn't sure himself.
- Faced with the difficult decision, she shrugged and admitted that she didn't know which option to choose.
- When confronted about his whereabouts, he shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "I was just out for a walk."