shuffle around
Frequency: 5.74.5 per million words
to move around a place slowly and aimlessly
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Examples (10)
- He shuffled around nervously, unsure of what to say.
- The children began to shuffle around in their seats during the long lecture.
- She felt awkward and started to shuffle around.
- The old man shuffled around his small apartment, tidying up aimlessly.
- Don't just shuffle around; find something productive to do.
- He shuffled around the kitchen, looking for a snack.
- The students shuffled around before the exam, whispering to each other.
- She tends to shuffle around when she's bored.
- The crowd shuffled around to get a better view of the stage.
- He shuffled around the room, unable to settle on one spot.