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Welcome to this guide on the best words that rhyme with shrug!
Here you’ll find the top 31 words and phrases for rhyming the word ‘shrug’.
Pretty cool huh?
Let’s get started…
Words That Rhyme With Shrug
- Bug – An insect, especially one that is harmful or unwanted.
- Chug – To make a dull, explosive sound, usually repeatedly and regularly.
- Debug – To find and remove errors or bugs from computer software or hardware.
- Doodlebug – A larva of an antlion that burrows in the sand, making a furrow that looks like a doodle.
- Drug – A substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
- Dug – Past tense of the verb “dig,” which means to break up and move earth or other material.
- Firebug – A person who sets fires, or an insect of the family Pyrrhocoridae.
- Fireplug – A hydrant for drawing water for firefighting purposes.
- Hearthrug – A small rug placed in front of a fireplace or hearth.
- Hug – To hold someone tightly with the arms, usually to express affection.
- Jitterbug – A dance popular in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by fast, jerky movements.
- Jug – A large container with a narrow mouth and handle, used for holding liquids.
- Kg – An abbreviation for kilogram, a unit of mass in the metric system.
- Ladybug – A small, brightly colored beetle with black spots, considered beneficial because it feeds on plant pests.
- Litterbug – A person who litters, or an insect of the family Cantharidae.
- Lug – To carry or pull something heavy or unwieldy.
- Mealybug – A small, soft-bodied insect that feeds on the sap of plants.
- Mug – A large cup with a handle, used for hot beverages.
- Plug – A device used to connect an electrical appliance to a power source.
- Pug – A breed of dog with a wrinkled face and curled tail.
- Rug – A piece of thick material used as a floor covering.
- Shutterbug – An amateur photographer, especially one who is enthusiastic but not very skilled.
- Slug – A slimy, legless, terrestrial gastropod mollusk.
- Smug – Excessively self-satisfied or complacent.
- Snug – Comfortable, cozy, and warm.
- Thug – A violent criminal or gangster.
- Tog – A piece of clothing.
- Trug – A shallow basket or scoop for carrying vegetables or fruit.
- Tug – To pull something with effort or force.
- Ugh – An exclamation of disgust or horror.
- Unplug – To disconnect from an electrical outlet or power source.
