shuffle
Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌfəl]
Context: “games”
(verb) to mix up a group of things, like cards or music tracks, so that the order is different. It’s like when you take a deck of cards and turn them around so they are not in the neat order anymore.
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We shuffled the cards before starting the game.
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We didn’t shuffle the cards at all and played with them in the same order.
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Did you remember to shuffle the playlist before the party?
Context: “movement”
(verb) to walk in a lazy or sliding way, often not lifting your feet very high. It’s like dragging your feet instead of picking them up while you walk.
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He shuffled into the room after staying up too late.
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She didn’t shuffle at all; she walked with energy and excitement.
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Why do you think he shuffles instead of walking normally?
Context: “games”
(noun) a way of mixing items, especially cards, so that their positions are changed. Think of it as the action of changing the order of cards or songs.
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The shuffle of the cards was fair for all players.
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The shuffle was so bad that we knew what cards everyone had.
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What kind of shuffle do you prefer for your card games?
Context: “movement”
(noun) a lazy or sliding walk. It’s a way of moving that looks slow and doesn’t require much effort, like when you’re too tired to pick up your feet.
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His shuffle showed just how tired he was after the long day.
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Her walk was lively, not a shuffle at all.
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Did you notice his shuffle when he walked past?