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to shuffle

to shuffle

20 2.7
To mix things like cards or songs so their order is random
  • verb
  • /ˈʃʌfəl/
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  • Shuffle the cards.
  • shuffle the cards

But like when I could properly shuffle like my Nan's a card player.

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Examples

Synonyms

to mix
vsto shuffle
365 1.0

Change the order of things so they are random

is used especially for sets like cards to create a random order
to scramble
vsto shuffle
85 2.6

Mix eggs quickly while cooking until they become soft and fluffy

is about making order random without implying vigorous or messy action
to randomize
vsto shuffle
  • Specialized
24 6.1

Arrange something in no particular order, often to give each item an equal chance

is the everyday action often applied to cards rather than formal ordering
to jumble
vsto shuffle
22 3.8

Mix things together in a confused way

is the precise random ordering of a set rather than mere confused disorder
to riffle
vsto shuffle
1 7.4

To mix cards by splitting the deck and joining the halves together

is the general action of making order random rather than one technique
to ruffle
vsto shuffle
1 4.7

Mix cards so their order becomes random

is the standard action particularly for cards to create a random order

Antonyms

1.3

An act of putting items into groups by size or color

662 1.6

Arrange people, things, and activities so they work well

Idioms

5 7.5

Missed when people are busy or things are disorganized

To stop living, often said in poems or books

Compounds

8.4

A dance step with two quick foot movements often used in tap dancing

A smooth, gentle tap dance that uses soft-soled shoes

How Random

to randomize
  • Specialized
24 6.1
to shuffle
20 2.7
to scramble
85 2.6
to mix
365 1.0
to arrange
162 1.7

Surface Forms

shuffle infinitive
shuffled past
shuffled past participle
shuffling present participle
shuffles third person singular

Etymology

The word shuffle comes from an old word meaning 'to push' or 'slide', and is like the simple word shove, so to shuffle cards is to push and slide them to mix their order.