# shrugging

Pronunciation: say "SHRUG-ing" /ˈʃɹʌɡɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of shrug. — present participle and gerund of shrug
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of shrug. Use this form for the action happening now or as a naming word for it.
   - _He answered every question by shrugging and looking away._
   - _Shrugging off the criticism, she turned back to her work._

## Noun

2. The act of raising and lowering the shoulders, as a gesture of doubt or indifference.
   - Simple: The action of lifting your shoulders to show you don't know or don't care.
   - _The constant shrugging of the new recruits annoyed the sergeant._
   - _A slight shrugging of her shoulders told me she had no idea._

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