Shrug
/ʃrˈʌɡ/
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Definition
(noun) A lifting of the shoulders to signal indifference or a casual lack of knowledge.
Sentence Examples
She gave a shrug of the shoulders.
Tom answered with another shrug.
CEFR Practice Quiz
When I asked him if he knew the answer, he simply gave a noncommittal ____ and continued with his work.