A Gallic shrug is actually a very particular kind of shrug, a fairly rude and aggressive shrug in this context. It’s a French way of saying, basically, “Not my problem.”

1. To blow something off, or to show you don't care.

2. Half-assed excuse, when you are caught and can't get out of a hole.

that ‘uhh’ or ‘ehh’ sound - complete with rising inflection - when someone doesn’t particularly know how to respond. can be accompanied by an actual, physical shrug

usually quicker than a non-verbal shrug. and able to be used in semi-constrained scenarios like in the back of an uber

A very large novel by Ayn Rand, a shallow but popular important Conservative thinker of the early to mid twentieth century. It explores many of the themes that later found their expression in Libertarian philosophy. Noteworthy for its interesting political views, paper thin characters and an awkward, implausible plot.

A dance move where you put your hands in your pants pockets and lean to your left and right while you shrug your shoulders.

Noun: Violent involuntary muscular spasm after taking a piss. See also: Piss Shiver

When you're too cool for mittens or gloves, and curl your fingers up into the sleeve of your coat.