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reshuffle

shuf·fle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shuhf-uh l]
    • /ˈʃʌf əl/
    • /ˈriːˌʃʌf.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuhf-uh l]
    • /ˈʃʌf əl/

Definitions of reshuffle word

  • verb without object reshuffle to walk without lifting the feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait. 1
  • verb without object reshuffle to scrape the feet over the floor in dancing. 1
  • verb without object reshuffle to move clumsily (usually followed by into): to shuffle into one's clothes. 1
  • verb without object reshuffle to act underhandedly or evasively with respect to a stated situation (often followed by in, into, or out of): to shuffle out of one's responsibilities. 1
  • verb without object reshuffle to intermix so as to change the relative positions of cards in a pack. 1
  • verb with object reshuffle to move (one's feet) along the ground or floor without lifting them. 1

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Origin of reshuffle

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Low German schuffeln to walk clumsily or with dragging feet, mix (cards); akin to shovel

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Parts of speech for Reshuffle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reshuffle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reshuffle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reshuffle

verb reshuffle

  • make over — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.

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