Shuffling

/ˈʃʌf.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of moving or rearranging something in a haphazard manner.

The shuffling of the papers made it difficult to locate the report.

a method of mixing cards.

The dealer performed a shuffle before each round of the card game.

verb

to move or rearrange (something) in a haphazard manner.

He was shuffling the papers on his desk, trying to find the important document.

to mix cards in preparation for a game.

She started shuffling the deck of cards before dealing.

to walk or slide in a clumsy or unsteady manner.

The old man was shuffling along the sidewalk with his cane.

From Middle English shufflen, frequentative of shuf, meaning to push or shove.

shuffling cards

The action of mixing a deck of cards before a game.

shuffling off

To leave or depart in a slow, dragging manner.

shuffling feet

Walking without lifting feet fully off the ground.

shuffleboard

A game in which players slide metal-and-plastic pucks down a smooth surface toward a scoring area.

shuffle dance

A type of dance characterized by quick foot movements and a sliding technique.

To change one's plans or schedule in a disorganized way.

He ended up shuffling his meeting times all week.

To casually move through a space, often looking unmotivated.

She was just shuffling around the house all day.