shuffle

Meanings

• Verb

  To mix or arrange (cards, music, etc.) in a random order.

  - "He shuffled the deck before dealing the cards."
  - "The DJ shuffled the records during his set."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃʌfəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780374"

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Synonyms

shamble

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shuffle
buffle , muffle , ruffle , puffle

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Shuffle (en) : To move or handle roughly
   

2. Shuffle (en) : A type of dance
   

3. Shuffle (en) : A type of boat
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Shuffle (en) : To move or handle roughly
   

2. Shuffle (en) : A type of dance
   

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Variants

List of all variants of shuffle that leads to same result
shuffle , shuffled , shuffler , shufflers , shuffles , shuffling , lost in the shuffle

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

shuffles, shuffled, shuffling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to move or handle roughly'. Derived from the Middle English word 'schufflen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shuffle' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In some card games, players are required to shuffle the deck before dealing the cards.

3. Shuffling records was a common technique used by DJs before the invention of digital DJing equipment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deck of Cards: A set of cards used for various games and activities, including shuffling.

2. DJing: The art of playing recorded music for an audience, often involving the use of shuffling records.

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Culture

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In literature, shuffling can be used as a metaphor for uncertainty or chaos. In music, it is a common technique used in DJing and music production. In card games, it is a fundamental action.

How to Memorize "shuffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine shuffling a deck of cards or a stack of papers.
   - Visualize the motion and sound of shuffling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shuffle' with the action of mixing or arranging things in a random order.
   - Think of the word 'chaos' or 'uncertainty' when you see or hear the word 'shuffle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shuffling, Shuffling, Shuffling' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of yourself shuffling a deck of cards or records.

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