shrug

 
Pronunciation: /ʃrʌg/

verb (shrugs, shrugging, shrugged)

[with object]
  • raise (one’s shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference: Jimmy looked enquiringly at Pete, who shrugged his shoulders [no object]: he just shrugged and didn’t look interested
  • (shrug something off) dismiss something as unimportant: the managing director shrugged off the criticism

noun

  • 1an act or instance of shrugging one’s shoulders: she lifted her shoulders in a dismissive shrug
  • 2a woman’s close-fitting cardigan or jacket, cut short at the front and back so that only the arms and shoulders are covered.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'fidget'): of unknown origin