Achselzucken

German (Berlin)

/ˈaksl̩ˌt͡sʊkn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • shrug

Etymology

Compound from German Achsel (armpit, shoulder) + German zucken (jerk, flinch).

Origin

German (Berlin)

zucken

Gloss

jerk, flinch

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