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To ignore something, not let a problem get you. An effective and mature thing to do when its a situation that can't hurt you and/or is beyond your control.
Sam got the vibe that the two co-workers were envious and didn't want to see him do well, but he knew to shrug it off.
by DaveyDuo August 23, 2009
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shrug off

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to brush something aside, to deny it or minimize it with a shrug
to shrug off an argument
-he said she told him that because she was jealous
-she shrugged it off
by Patrick Mangou February 15, 2009
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shrug n' tug

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My wife gave me the ol' shrug n' tug for my birthday.
by The Donut Fairy April 12, 2017
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Shrug face

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The face you send to someone when you don't know or don't give a damn. Consists of 11 characters; some of them are Japanese.
When unsure:
Person 1: Where are my keys?
Person 2: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (shrug face)

When being rude:
Person 1: My boyfriend just broke up with me!
Person 2: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Person 1: Rude.
by Atlas02 March 21, 2018
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shrug dog

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exclusive bar in east new york, brooklyn. also a phrase used to reply to text messages you are unsure of how to answer, are drunk, and are shrugging and hanging out with a dog. first you send the shrug and dog emoji, and then you shrug dog.
Imma be at shrugdog tonight, come by.

Sit on my face.”

-shrug dog
by st.misto June 12, 2018
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i failed that test...shrug emoji
by shruggggemogu June 24, 2021
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