shrugs

We have found lemma(root) word of shrugs : shrug.

Definitions


[ʃrʌɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
(e.g: Jimmy looked inquiringly at Pete, who shrugged his shoulders)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fidget’): of unknown origin


[ʃrʌɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act or instance of shrugging one's shoulders
(e.g: 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


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘fidget’): of unknown origin




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