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shuffle
[shuhf-uhl]
verb (used without object)
to walk without lifting the feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait.
to scrape the feet over the floor in dancing.
to move clumsily (usually followed byinto ).
to shuffle into one's clothes.
to act underhandedly or evasively with respect to a stated situation (often followed by in, into, orout of ).
to shuffle out of one's responsibilities.
to intermix so as to change the relative positions of cards in a pack.
verb (used with object)
to move (one's feet) along the ground or floor without lifting them.
to perform (a dance) with such movements.
to move (an object or objects) this way and that.
to put, thrust, or bring trickily, evasively, or haphazardly (usually followed by in, into, out, etc.).
to shuffle one's way into favor.
to mix (cards in a pack) so as to change the relative positions.
to jumble together, mix, or interchange the positions of (objects).
noun
a scraping movement; dragging gait.
an evasive trick; evasion.
an act or instance of shuffling.
Cards.
a shuffling of cards in a pack.
the right or turn to shuffle preparatory to dealing.
You win the shuffle.
a dance in which the feet are shuffled along the floor.
verb phrase
shuffle off
to thrust aside; get rid of.
to move away by, or as if by, shuffling.
They shuffled off to school with little enthusiasm.
shuffle
/ ˈʃʌfəl /
verb
to walk or move (the feet) with a slow dragging motion
to change the position of (something), esp quickly or in order to deceive others
(tr) to mix together in a careless manner
he shuffled the papers nervously
to mix up (cards in a pack) to change their order
(intr) to behave in an awkward, evasive, or underhand manner; equivocate
to move or cause to move clumsily
he shuffled out of the door
(intr) to dance the shuffle
noun
the act or an instance of shuffling
a dance or dance step with short dragging movements of the feet
Other Word Forms
- reshuffle verb
- unshuffled adjective
- shuffler noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of shuffle1
Example Sentences
The offensive line has shuffled positions with surprising success, and Miller has exceeded all expectations, earning a place in USC’s future plans.
The wind slings leaves around and shuffles their position as in a game of Solitaire.
Without waiting for a reply, she picked up the deck and shuffled the cards.
She shuffled the deck, turned over the top card, and gasped.
The executive shuffle comes at a critical juncture for the industry—rife with uncertainty over consumer demand and questions over how artificial intelligence will change shopping behavior.
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