Shuffled

/ˈʃʌfəld/ verb

Definition

Walked slowly while dragging feet, or mixed things up in random order like shuffling cards.

Etymology

From Dutch 'schuifelen' or Low German 'shuffeln,' both meaning 'to shove or scrape.' The word traveled through Middle English and came to mean both a walking style and a mixing action.

Kelly Says

Shuffling is one of the few human movements that's exactly the same whether you're tired and dragging your feet, or deliberately randomizing a card deck—the word covers both because the physical action is identical.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.