Shrug (Noun)
Meaning
A gesture involving the shoulders.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She responded to the question with a shrug, indicating she didn't know the answer.
- The detective raised an eyebrow at the suspect's shrug, sensing he was hiding something.
- A shrug was all he could manage in response to the bad news.
- Her shrug was a clear sign that she didn't care about the outcome.
- The teacher's shrug implied that the student was on his own to figure out the problem.