\Shrug\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shrugged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Shrugging}.] [Probably akin to shrink, p. p. shrunk; cf.
Dan. skrugge, skrukke, to stoop, dial. Sw. skrukka, skruga,
to crouch.]
To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of
expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.
      He shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities.
                                               --Addison.

\Shrug\, v. i.
To raise or draw up the shoulders, as in expressing dislike,
dread, doubt, or the like.
      They grin, they shrug. They bow, they snarl, they
      snatch, they hug.                        --Swift.

\Shrug\, n.
A drawing up of the shoulders, -- a motion usually expressing
dislike, dread, or doubt.
      The Spaniards talk in dialogues Of heads and shoulders,
      nods and shrugs.                         --Hudibras.