shuffling

[shuhf-ling]

adjective

1. moving in a dragging or clumsy manner.

2. prevaricating; evasive.

Other Word Forms

• shufflingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of shuffling¹

First recorded in 1570–80; shuffle + -ing ²

Example Sentences

According to documents, hidden cameras, programmable card shuffling machines and X-ray tables were among the pieces of technology used to steal tens of millions from victims during rigged poker games.

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In the Vegas game, law enforcement says organizers deployed a rigged shuffling machine that they had secretly tampered with to ensure their success.

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He said defendants used "very sophisticated technology" like altered off-the-shelf shuffling machines that could read the cards.

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Victims were taken for $7 million, with help from rigged shuffling machines and other technology.

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The games’ outcomes were assured via the use of an X-ray table and rigged shuffling machines.

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