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Shrug
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing dislike, dread, or doubt. The Spaniards talk in dialogues Of heads and shoulders, nods and shrugs. Hudibras.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like. He shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities. Addison.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like. They grin, they shrug. They bow, they snarl, they snatch, they hug. Swift.