Shuffle (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Mix so as to make a random order or arrangement; "shuffle the cards".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Mix
• Ruffle

Related Words

• Shuffle (noun)
• Shuffling (noun)
• Shuffler (noun)

Meaning ²

Walk by dragging one's feet; "he shuffled out of the room"; "We heard his feet shuffling down the hall".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Scuffle
• Shamble

Hyponyms

• Drag

Related Words

• Shuffle (noun)
• Shuffling (noun)
• Shuffler (noun)

Meaning ³

Move about, move back and forth; "He shuffled his funds among different accounts in various countries so as to avoid the IRS".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The old man shuffled along the sidewalk using his cane for support.
• She shuffled the papers on her desk trying to find the document she needed.
• He shuffled between his work and family commitments, struggling to find a balance.
• The investors shuffled their resources to minimize the losses from the failed project.
• The corrupt official shuffled the budget to embezzle funds and accumulate wealth.

Hypernyms

• Shift