Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌfəlɪŋ/
noun a movement in which one's feet drag on the ground or move awkwardly
A1 I heard the shuffling of feet outside my door.
A2 The shuffling of papers could be heard in the quiet library.
B1 The shuffling of cards signaled the start of the card game.
B2 The shuffling of the deck was done with precision and skill.
C1 The shuffling of the crowd grew louder as the concert was about to begin.
C2 The shuffling of the dancers' feet created a rhythmic beat on the dance floor.
verb to walk by dragging one's feet or moving with a shuffle
A1 I am shuffling the deck of cards.
A2 She was shuffling through her papers to find the right document.
B1 The dancers were shuffling their feet to the beat of the music.
B2 The magician was shuffling the cards with incredible speed and skill.
C1 The chef expertly shuffled the ingredients together to create a delicious dish.
C2 The politician was accused of shuffling funds from one account to another to hide their illegal activities.
formal The librarian was shuffling through the books to find the requested title.
informal I saw him shuffling through his notes before the presentation.
slang She was shuffling through her playlist to find the perfect song.
figurative The politician was shuffling his priorities to address the urgent issues first.
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