shuffle

/ˈʃʌfl̩/

Definitions

1. verb

to mix or rearrange in a confused or disorderly way

“The student had to shuffle the cards before drawing a new hand.”

2. verb

to walk or move with an unsteady, awkward gait

“After twisting her ankle, she had to shuffle to the medical tent.”

3. noun

a confused or disorderly mixture or arrangement

“The shuffle of papers on her desk suggested she was overwhelmed.”

4. noun

a type of dance characterized by a slow, syncopated rhythm

“The band played a lively shuffle that got everyone on the dance floor.”

5. noun

a type of card game in which players draw cards from a deck in a random order

“The group played a round of shuffle at the game night.”

Synonyms

  • mix
  • muddle
  • rearrange
  • scramble

Antonyms

  • align
  • arrange
  • order
  • organize