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What does shrugged mean?

"Shrugged" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "to shrug".

To shrug is a gesture where you raise both shoulders and usually lower your head slightly. It is most often used to express:

* Indifference: "I don't care" or "It's not important to me."

* Uncertainty: "I don't know" or "I have no idea."

* Disagreement: "I don't agree with you" or "I disagree."

* Acceptance: "I can't do anything about it" or "It is what it is."

Example Sentences:

* "He shrugged and said, 'I don't know what you're talking about.'"

* "She shrugged off the insult and walked away."

* "He shrugged his shoulders in agreement."

The meaning of "shrugged" is usually clear from the context of the sentence.

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