Meaning of the word shuffling in English

What does shuffling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shuffling

US /ˈʃʌf.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃʌf.lɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of walking by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground

Example:
His slow, tired shuffling indicated he had been working all night.
The old man's shuffling gait made him seem even older.
2.

the action of mixing playing cards randomly

Example:
The dealer performed a quick shuffling of the deck before dealing the cards.
The sound of cards shuffling filled the quiet room.

Adjective

moving with a dragging or scraping motion

Example:
The old man's shuffling feet made a soft sound on the wooden floor.
The sound of shuffling papers could be heard from the next room.