Drift
Drift verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.
Usage example: casual conversation drifting from one topic to another
Shuffle
Shuffle verb - To move heavily or clumsily.
Usage example: the old man shuffled across the floor in his slippers
Common collocations
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