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Definition shrug off in American English

shrug off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to show that something does not worry or upset you

Example

They've clearly shrugged off the disappointment of last week's defeat.

Synonyms and related words
chillax calm down relax
2

to deal with something easily and successfully

Example

She won't shrug off this latest attack quite so well.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
3

to remove clothes by shaking them off your body

Synonyms and related words
change disrobe divest yourself of something
Definition shrug off in American English