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.