Shuffle: meaning, definitions and examples

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shuffle

 

[ ˈʃʌfəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

playing cards

Shuffle means to mix up a deck of playing cards by randomly interchanging the positions of the cards. It is a common practice before starting a card game to ensure fairness and randomness.

Synonyms

jumble, mix, stir

Examples of usage

  • After shuffling the cards, the dealer handed them out to the players.
  • Don't forget to shuffle the deck before each round of the game.
Context #2 | Verb

rearranging

To shuffle can also mean to rearrange things in a random or disorganized manner. It is often used to describe mixing up or changing the order of items.

Synonyms

jumble, mix-up, rearrange

Examples of usage

  • She shuffled the papers on her desk looking for the right document.
  • The librarian had to shuffle the books on the shelf to make space for new arrivals.
Context #3 | Noun

dance

In the context of dance, a shuffle is a basic step that involves sliding or dragging the feet on the floor. It is commonly used in various styles of dance, including tap dance and hip-hop.

Synonyms

drag, slide, step

Examples of usage

  • The dance instructor taught us a simple shuffle step to start the routine.
  • He added a shuffle to the choreography to give it a more dynamic feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "shuffle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embaralhar

🇮🇳 फेरबदल करना

🇩🇪 mischen

🇮🇩 mengocok

🇺🇦 перемішувати

🇵🇱 tasować

🇯🇵 シャッフルする (シャッフルする)

🇫🇷 mélanger

🇪🇸 barajar

🇹🇷 karıştırmak

🇰🇷 섞다 (섞다)

🇸🇦 خلط

🇨🇿 míchat

🇸🇰 miešať

🇨🇳 洗牌 (xǐ pái)

🇸🇮 mešati

🇮🇸 blanda saman

🇰🇿 араластыру

🇬🇪 გარევა

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 barajar

Word origin

The word 'shuffle' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'sceofl', meaning 'shovel'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of mixing or shifting objects, eventually leading to its current meanings related to mixing cards, rearranging items, and dance steps.

See also: reshuffle, reshuffling, shuffling.