shuffler

[shuhf-ler]

noun

1. a person who shuffles.

2. a person who mixes the cards, as before the deal in a card game.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shuffler¹

First recorded in 1605–15; shuffle + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Prosecutors say the defendants in the poker-rigging scheme would often modify DeckMate shufflers with tech that could read the cards in the deck and relay that information to an off-site operator.

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Herzog never played for the Yankees, but he did get to know manager Casey Stengel, another master shuffler of players who became a key influence.

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It was a combination of her classes and social media that inspired a new community of shufflers to bring the underground dance to the streets of L.A.

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In casinos, measures such as automatic card shufflers, floor supervisors, security guards, cameras and frequent dealer rotations provide some level of security, but cheaters still get through.

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We started back to our house in time to see Pa shuffling down the steps—and Papa’s no shuffler.

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