shrug off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To ignore or disregard; to be indifferent to.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He shrugged off the insults and proceeded despite them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To dispose of, rid oneself of, in a careless or effortless manner.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shrug off” mean?
To ignore or disregard; to be indifferent to.
Is “shrug off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.