1. Raise one's shoulders to indicate lack of knowledge, indifference or resignation
   "He shrugged when asked about the missing documents"

1. A gesture involving the shoulders
   "He gave a noncommittal shrug when asked about the rumours"

Derived forms: shrugged, shrugging, shrugs

See also: shrug off

Type of: gesticulate, gesture, motion

Encyclopedia: Shrug