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shuffling

SHUHF-lihng

Shuffling (noun) means the act of walking with dragging steps, or of mixing something into a random order. Example: “The shuffling of feet outside the door woke her up.”

noun
1
The act of walking with dragging steps, or of mixing something into a random order.
"The shuffling of feet outside the door woke her up."
adj
1
Walking with short, dragging steps.
"He made his way across the room with a shuffling gait."
2
Evasive or unwilling to give a straight answer.
"His shuffling excuses didn't convince anyone."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the sound/motion of dragging feet, or being evasive.

Word forms

more shuffling comparative, shufflings plural, most shuffling superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shuffling” mean?

The word “shuffling” means the act of walking with dragging steps, or of mixing something into a random order. In plain terms, either the sound/motion of dragging feet, or being evasive.

How do you pronounce “shuffling”?

“Shuffling” is pronounced SHUHF-lihng (/ˈʃʌfl̩ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shuffling” in a sentence?

Here is “shuffling” used in a sentence: “The shuffling of feet outside the door woke her up.”

What part of speech is “shuffling”?

Depending on how it is used, “shuffling” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “shuffling” have?

“Shuffling” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of walking with dragging steps, or of mixing something into a random order.

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