shuffle

verb
UK: /ˈʃʌfl/
US: /ˈʃʌfəl/

  1. To mix playing cards so that you don't know their order.

    1. He can shuffle cards very well for playing games.
    2. Before dealing the cards, it's important to shuffle them thoroughly to ensure a fair game.

  2. To walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground.

    1. He started to shuffle his feet on the carpet.
    2. The old man began to shuffle across the room, his movements slow and labored.

  3. To rearrange things, often papers, in a disorganized way.

    1. I will shuffle the papers on my desk now.
    2. She started to shuffle through the documents, searching for the missing file from yesterday.

Synonyms

scuff rearrange muddle drag mix
shuffle noun

  1. The act of mixing cards randomly.

    1. Give the cards a shuffle before you deal.
    2. After a quick shuffle, the dealer began distributing cards to each player.

  2. A slow dragging walk.

    1. He walked with a shuffle, head down.
    2. The weary traveler moved with a tired shuffle, shoulders stooped, towards the inn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shuffle" in English means: To mix playing cards so that you don't know their order., To walk by pulling your feet slowly along the ground., To rearrange things, often papers, in a disorganized way..

The phonetic transcription of "shuffle" is /ˈʃʌfl/ in British English and /ˈʃʌfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shuffle": scuff, rearrange, muddle, drag, mix.

Example usage of "shuffle": "He can shuffle cards very well for playing games.". More examples on the page.