shrug off

Definition of Shrug Off in English :

1. shrug off

minimize the importance of, brush aside

Example Sentences:
'Jane shrugged off the news that her stock had fallen 3 points'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Shrug Off

verb (tr, adverb)

1.

to minimize the importance of; dismiss

2.

to get rid of

3.

to wriggle out of or push off (clothing)

to dismiss or disregard in a carefree way

v. shrugged, shrug·ging, shrugs

v.tr.

To raise (the shoulders), especially as a gesture of doubt, disdain, or indifference.

v.intr.

To raise the shoulders, especially as a gesture of doubt, disdain, or indifference.

n.

1. An expressive gesture of raising the shoulders.

2. A very short jacket or sweater, having long or short sleeves and usually worn open down the front.