verb
Uncommon
shuffle
SHUH-fuhl
Shuffle (verb) means to mix cards, tracks, or items into a random order. Example: “She shuffled the deck before dealing the next hand.”
verb
1
To mix cards, tracks, or items into a random order.
"She shuffled the deck before dealing the next hand."
"He set his playlist to shuffle so the songs play randomly."
2
To walk with short, dragging steps without lifting the feet properly.
"The old man shuffled slowly down the hallway."
noun
1
The act of randomizing the order of something, like cards or music.
"Give the deck one more shuffle before you deal."
2
A dragging, shuffling way of walking.
"His tired shuffle across the room said it all."
How to use shuffle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo mix things up randomly, or to walk while dragging your feet.
Common pairings
shuffle the cards
shuffle on shuffle
shuffle along
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Word forms
- Plural
- shuffles
- Third person singular
- shuffles
- Past tense
- shuffled
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Etymology
Related to "scuffle," originally a form of "shove."
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Rhymes for shuffle
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What does “shuffle” mean?
The word “shuffle” means to mix cards, tracks, or items into a random order. In plain terms, to mix things up randomly, or to walk while dragging your feet.
How do you pronounce “shuffle”?
“Shuffle” is pronounced SHUH-fuhl (/ˈʃʌfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “shuffle” in a sentence?
Here is “shuffle” used in a sentence: “She shuffled the deck before dealing the next hand.”
What part of speech is “shuffle”?
Depending on how it is used, “shuffle” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “shuffle” a common word?
“Shuffle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shuffle” have?
“Shuffle” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to mix cards, tracks, or items into a random order.
