Shrugged Meaning in English
word · lemma: shrug
ˈʃɹəɡd
SHRUHGD
ʃɹˈʌɡd
SHRUGD
Definition
To raise and lower your shoulders, usually to show that you do not know something or do not care.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal and neutral settings. Often follows a subject to describe physical gestures in stories or conversations. Common collocations: 'shrugged his shoulders', 'just shrugged', 'shrugged and walked away'. Not used for literal movement of objects.
Spanish: encogerse de hombrosPortuguese (BR): dar de ombrosPortuguese (PT): encolher os ombrosChinese (Simplified): 耸耸肩Chinese (Traditional): 聳聳肩Hindi: कंधे उचकानाArabic: هز كتفيهBengali: কাঁধ ঝাঁকালেন - কাঁধ তুলে উঠালেনRussian: пожал плечамиJapanese: 肩をすくめたVietnamese: nhún vaiKorean: 어깨를 으쓱했다Turkish: omuz silktiUrdu: کندھے اچکائےIndonesian: mengangkat bahu
Example Sentences
He shrugged because he didn't know the answer.
basic
She just shrugged and walked away.
basic
The boy shrugged to show he didn't care.
basic
I asked why he was late, but he just shrugged.
natural
When everyone stared at her, she shrugged awkwardly.
natural
He shrugged as if to say, 'What can you do?'
natural