shrug in Italian

shrug in Italian is spalluccia, fare spallucce — shrug means to raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

shrug in Italian

spalluccia

noun

fare spallucce

verb

(ambitransitive) To raise (the shoulders) to express uncertainty, lack of concern, (formerly) dread, etc.

What does "shrug" mean?

verb To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.
"He just shrugged when asked why he was late."
noun The gesture of raising the shoulders to show indifference or uncertainty.
"She answered the question with a shrug."
noun A short, cropped, cardigan-like garment.
"She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress."

shrug in a sentence

He just shrugged when asked why he was late.
She answered the question with a shrug.
She wore a knitted shrug over her sleeveless dress.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shrug" in Italian?

"shrug" in Italian is spalluccia, fare spallucce. shrug means: To raise the shoulders briefly to show indifference, uncertainty, or a lack of concern.

How do you use "shrug" in a sentence?

Example: "He just shrugged when asked why he was late." In Italian, "shrug" is spalluccia, fare spallucce.

Are there other ways to say "shrug" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "shrug": spalluccia, fare spallucce.

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