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

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."

To walk with short, dragging steps without lifting the feet properly.

"The old man shuffled slowly down the hallway."

noun

The act of randomizing the order of something, like cards or music.

"Give the deck one more shuffle before you deal."

A dragging, shuffling way of walking.

"His tired shuffle across the room said it all."

How to use shuffle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo mix things up randomly, or to walk while dragging your feet.

Common pairings

shuffle the cards shuffle on shuffle shuffle along

Word forms

shuffled past tense, shuffles plural, shuffles singular

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Etymology

Related to "scuffle," originally a form of "shove."

Synonyms

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make mix ruffle scuffle shuffling shamble shambling

Related words

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Rhymes for shuffle

ruffle scuffle souffle

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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