shuffled
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/ˈʃʌfəl/
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/ˈʃʌf(ə)l/
(shuffle)
dragging or mixing
Etymology
'shuffle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'shufflen', formed as a frequentative (a repeated action) related to 'shove' or 'shovel'.
'shuffle' changed from the Middle English verb 'shufflen' (used from about the 15th century) and evolved into the modern English word 'shuffle'. The root is related to Old English 'scūfan' ('shove').
Initially, it meant 'to push or move with a sliding or shoving motion'; over time it evolved to include the modern senses 'to mix cards', 'to move by dragging the feet', and 'to rearrange or reassign'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle of 'shuffle': to mix the order of items (especially cards) by repeatedly interleaving or sliding them.
He shuffled the deck before dealing.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle of 'shuffle': to move along by dragging one's feet or making small sliding steps.
She shuffled to the door in her slippers.
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Verb 3
past tense or past participle of 'shuffle': to move things around or change positions/assignments (often slightly or awkwardly).
The manager shuffled staff to cover the holiday shifts.
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Last updated: 2025/08/18 19:07