Shrug (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Shrugged (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Shrugging (?).] [Probably akin to shrink, p. p. shrunk; cf. Dan. skrugge, skrukke, to stoop, dial. Sw. skrukka, skruga, to crouch.] To draw up or contract (the shoulders), especially by way of expressing dislike, dread, doubt, or the like.
He shrugs his shoulders when you talk of securities. Addison.