Shuffled

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌfəld/

Definitions of shuffled

verb to walk by dragging one's feet without lifting them fully off the ground

Example Sentences

A1 She shuffled her feet nervously while waiting in line.

A2 The students shuffled their desks around to form a circle for the discussion.

B1 He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing them out to the players.

B2 The dancer gracefully shuffled across the stage, captivating the audience with her movements.

C1 The conductor skillfully shuffled the musicians into position before starting the symphony.

C2 The politician shuffled his cabinet members in an attempt to improve efficiency and productivity.

adjective having a disordered or haphazard arrangement

Example Sentences

A1 She shuffled her feet nervously as she waited in line.

A2 The shuffled cards were dealt out to the players for the next round.

B1 He shuffled through the papers on his desk, looking for the important document.

B2 The shuffled seating arrangement at the event caused some confusion among the guests.

C1 The DJ shuffled the playlist to keep the partygoers entertained throughout the night.

C2 The shuffled lineup of speakers at the conference kept the audience engaged and interested.

adverb in a shuffling manner

Example Sentences

A1 The child shuffled nervously in his seat during the assembly.

A2 She shuffled through her bag to find her keys.

B1 The students shuffled into the classroom after the bell rang.

B2 He shuffled the deck of cards before dealing them out.

C1 The dancers shuffled gracefully across the stage in perfect synchronization.

C2 The old man shuffled slowly down the street, leaning on his cane for support.

Examples of shuffled in a Sentence

formal The librarian shuffled through the stack of books, searching for the one she needed.

informal I shuffled my papers around on the desk, trying to find the report I was looking for.

slang He shuffled through his playlist, looking for the perfect song to set the mood.

figurative After the breakup, she felt like she was just shuffling through life, not sure where to go next.

Grammatical Forms of shuffled

• past tense: shuffled
• plural: shuffles
• comparative: more shuffled
• superlative: most shuffled
• present tense: shuffle
• future tense: will shuffle
• perfect tense: have shuffled
• continuous tense: is shuffling
• singular: shuffle
• positive degree: shuffle
• infinitive: to shuffle
• gerund: shuffling
• participle: shuffling

Origin and Evolution of shuffled

First Known Use: 1520 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'shuffled' originated from the Middle English word 'shovelen', which meant to move with a dragging or scraping motion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shuffled' evolved to refer to a more casual and informal way of moving one's feet or cards in a game, while still retaining the sense of a dragging or scraping motion.