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Meaning of shuffle
to move with a dragging or scraping motion, typically in a casual or awkward way
Etymology of shuffle
The word "shuffle" has its origins in the mid-16th century, derived from the Middle English word "shufflen", which is likely related to the Middle Low German word "schuffeln", meaning "to scrape" or "to shuffle"
Historically, the word was used to describe a gait or a way of walking, and over time its meaning expanded to include the act of mixing or rearranging things
Synonyms
mix
blend
combine
merge
mingle
jumble
scramble
disarrange
disorder
confuse
muddle
mess
clutter
stir
rearrange
reorganize
randomize
interchange
switch
alternate
change
replace
rearrangement
reordering
realignment
transposition
permutation
commixture
admixture
intermixture
concatenation
shuffling
shuffler
Definitions
- to walk or move with a dragging or scraping motion, typically in a casual or awkward way
- * to move (cards) around in a pile in order to mix them up
- * to change the order or arrangement of (things)
Usage Examples
- She shuffled across the floor, her feet scraping against the ground
- * He shuffled the cards before dealing them out to the players
- * The manager shuffled the team's lineup in an effort to improve their performance
Antonyms
march
stride
walk
run
hurry
rush
hasten
quicken
organize
arrange
order
align
straighten
tidy
neaten
systematize
methodize
categorize
classify
prioritize
streamline
simplify
clarify
unscramble
unravel
untangle
unsnarl