Meaning & Definition of word "Shuffling"

Shuffling

/ˈʃʌf.lɪŋ/

1. a method of mixing cards.
- Example: The dealer performed a shuffle before each round of the card game.
2. the act of moving or rearranging something in a haphazard manner.
- Example: The shuffling of the papers made it difficult to locate the report.

1. to move or rearrange (something) in a haphazard manner.
- Example: He was shuffling the papers on his desk, trying to find the important document.
2. to mix cards in preparation for a game.
- Example: She started shuffling the deck of cards before dealing.
3. to walk or slide in a clumsy or unsteady manner.
- Example: 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.

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

● Example Sentence: He ended up shuffling his meeting times all week.

Meaning: To casually move through a space, often looking unmotivated.

● Example Sentence: She was just shuffling around the house all day.