reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˌ)rē-ˈshə-fəl 

reshuffled; reshuffling; reshuffles

transitive verb

1

: to shuffle again

reshuffle a deck of cards

2

: to reorganize usually by the redistribution of existing elements

the cabinet was reshuffled by the prime minister

reshuffle noun

Examples of reshuffle in a Sentence

The dealer reshuffled the cards.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reshuffle

• duffel
• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• truffle

Kids Definition

reshuffle

verb

re·​shuf·​fle (ˈ)rē-ˈshəf-əl 

1

: to shuffle again

2

: to reorganize usually by switching around existing parts

the president reshuffled the cabinet

reshuffle noun