shouldergesture

noun
UK /ˈʃəʊldəˌdʒɛstʃə/
US /ˈʃoʊldərˌdʒɛstʃər/

A shoulder gesture is a way of moving your shoulders to show how you feel.

She gave a quick shoulder gesture to say she didn't know the answer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small shrug used to show that you do not care or do not know.

He answered with a shoulder gesture and kept walking.

3. A movement of the shoulders used to point or draw attention to something.

The coach made a shoulder gesture toward the bench.

4. A shoulder motion that shows agreement or greeting without words.

Across the room, she gave a friendly shoulder gesture.