On shuffle
adverb
When something, especially songs in a playlist or tracks on a CD, are played in random order.
I like listening to my playlist on shuffle, it adds variety and a sense of surprise.
Often appears as...
- play on shuffle
- set on shuffle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
When something, especially songs in a playlist or tracks on a CD, are played in random order.
I like listening to my playlist on shuffle, it adds variety and a sense of surprise.
Often appears as...
- play on shuffle
- set on shuffle
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Variety
Shuffle means each song or item comes without a predictable pattern, creating a mix full of surprises.
Every morning, I start my day with my favorite playlist on shuffle to spice things up.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech-Associated
The term is most often used with digital music devices or applications like MP3 players and streaming services.
I always set my iPod on shuffle during workouts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Music
While common with songs, shuffle can also apply to randomizing other media, like photos or videos.
The digital photo frame is set on shuffle, displaying memories in a random order.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Variety
Shuffle means each song or item comes without a predictable pattern, creating a mix full of surprises.
Every morning, I start my day with my favorite playlist on shuffle to spice things up.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech-Associated
The term is most often used with digital music devices or applications like MP3 players and streaming services.
I always set my iPod on shuffle during workouts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Music
While common with songs, shuffle can also apply to randomizing other media, like photos or videos.
The digital photo frame is set on shuffle, displaying memories in a random order.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Variety
Shuffle means each song or item comes without a predictable pattern, creating a mix full of surprises.
Every morning, I start my day with my favorite playlist on shuffle to spice things up.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech-Associated
The term is most often used with digital music devices or applications like MP3 players and streaming services.
I always set my iPod on shuffle during workouts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Music
While common with songs, shuffle can also apply to randomizing other media, like photos or videos.
The digital photo frame is set on shuffle, displaying memories in a random order.
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