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riffled

 

[ หˆrษชf(ษ™)ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

flipping pages

Riffled refers to the action of quickly flipping through the pages of a book or other document, often to skim or locate specific information. This term can also be used to describe the way in which cards are shuffled. The motion generally involves a rapid movement, creating a flicking sound as the pages or cards are tossed together. Riffled can also imply a light scattering or displacement of items, creating a disorganized appearance.

Synonyms

flipped, shuffled, skipped.

Examples of usage

  • He riffled through the pages of his notebook.
  • She riffled the deck of cards before dealing.
  • I riffled the documents to find the important memo.

Translations

Translations of the word "riffled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ondulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคซเคฒเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geriffelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergelombang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธั„ะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ•ใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ondulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ฒฐ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆตช็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฆแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondulado

Etymology

The word 'riffled' originates from the verb 'riffle', which dates back to the late 19th century. It is presumed to have been derived from the Middle English term 'rifle', meaning to stir up or disturb, and likely has roots in the older word 'riffling', which referred to the noise produced by bubbling water. The association with swiftly moving or flipping through pages or cards evolved, reflecting a more metaphorical sense of stirring or agitating through objects. Its usage has broadly expanded in modern English to encompass various contexts, yet the core connotation of quickly sifting through remains prevalent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,120, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.