rummage

verb
UK: /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

  1. To search for something by moving things around carelessly.

    1. I had a rummage in my bag.
    2. She rummaged through the drawer, looking for her keys, but couldn't find them quickly.

  2. To look through something in a disorganized or hurried way.

    1. He rummaged in his pockets.
    2. The detective rummaged through the evidence, hoping to find a crucial clue to the case.

Synonyms

comb hunt explore forage search
rummage noun

  1. A search through a collection of things.

    1. It's a rummage sale.
    2. I had a good rummage through the attic and found some old photographs and interesting items.

  2. An act of searching for something in a disorganized or hurried way.

    1. She gave the drawer a quick rummage.
    2. After a thorough rummage of the house, they located the missing documents hidden beneath a pile of books.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rummage" in English means: To search for something by moving things around carelessly., To look through something in a disorganized or hurried way..

The phonetic transcription of "rummage" is /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rummage": comb, hunt, explore, forage, search.

Example usage of "rummage": "I had a rummage in my bag.". More examples on the page.