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Shrug – English Flashcard for Shrug with Synonyms

Shrug Shrug /ʃrʌg/ (noun & verb) to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you don't care about something, ignore, treat lightly, make light of, overlook, disregard, pay no attention to, sign, gesticulation: Shrug in context Although many attempts were made to make my neighbor aware of his disturbance to local residents, he simply shrugged his shoulders stubbornly. It seems you are careless of my problems in that (inasmuch as) you almost always shrug your shoulders and show your inattention. Despite the heated discussion around him, John remained calm and simply shrugged. His nonchalant gesture indicated that he was ...

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