Meaning & Definition of word "Shuffle"

Shuffle

/ˈʃʌfəl/

1. an act of rearranging or mixing items.
- Example: The shuffle of the cards took longer than expected.
2. a type of dance step characterized by dragging the feet.
- Example: The dancers performed a shuffle across the stage, captivating the audience.

1. to mix or rearrange the order of (a set of items, such as cards or papers).
- Example: She decided to shuffle the deck of cards before dealing them.
2. to move with a dragging or shuffling motion.
- Example: He shuffled along the sidewalk, tired from his long day.
3. to change or rearrange things in order to create variation or randomness.
- Example: The teacher asked the students to shuffle their seats for the group activity.

●Middle English shufflen, frequentative of shuf 'to mix.'

shuffle off this mortal coil:

To die or leave this life.

shuffle the deck:

To mix up resources or options.

shuffle around:

To move things unceremoniously.

shuffling:

The act of mixing up or moving things around.

shuffleboard:

A game where players slide weights down a long, narrow court.

Meaning: To dance in a loose and informal manner.

● Example Sentence: We shuffled on the dance floor at the party.

Meaning: To mix things up casually.

● Example Sentence: I shuffled my plans for the weekend.