Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌfəlɪŋ/

Definitions of shuffling

noun a movement in which one's feet drag on the ground or move awkwardly

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of shuffling in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of shuffling

past tense

shuffled

plural

shufflings

comparative

more shuffling

superlative

most shuffling

present tense

shuffles

future tense

will shuffle

perfect tense

have shuffled

continuous tense

is shuffling

singular

shuffling

positive degree

shuffle

infinitive

to shuffle

gerund

shuffling

participle

shuffling

Origin and Evolution of shuffling

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'shuffling' originated from the Middle English word 'shovelen' meaning to move with a dragging or scraping sound.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shuffling' evolved to also represent a hesitant or evasive way of moving or behaving, in addition to its original meaning of moving with a scraping sound.