shrugging

[US]/ʃrʌɡɪŋ/
[UK]/ʃrʌɡɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to raise and lower the shoulders to express doubt or indifference
n.the act of raising and lowering the shoulders
vi.to raise and lower the shoulders
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

shrugging it off

shrugging shoulders

shrugging in confusion

shrugging away worries

shrugging at criticism

shrugging off blame

shrugging with indifference

shrugging in agreement

shrugging at questions

shrugging off concerns

Example Sentences

she was shrugging off his comments as unimportant.

he kept shrugging whenever asked about his plans.

they were shrugging in confusion during the meeting.

she smiled while shrugging, indicating she didn't care.

he was shrugging his shoulders, unsure of what to say.

after shrugging, he decided to go with the flow.

she was shrugging off the stress of the day.

he gave a nonchalant shrugging gesture.

she kept shrugging her way through the tough times.

he was shrugging, indicating he had no idea.

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