A man shrugging Diagram showing how to do shoulder shrugs after breast reconstruction surgery A shrug is a gesture or posture performed by raising both shoulders. In certain countries, it is a representation of an individual either being indifferent about something or not knowing an answer to a question.[1] Shrugging[edit] The shoulder-raising action may be accompanied by rotating the palms upward
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