rummage — to search for something by moving things around carelessly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search for something by moving things around carelessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 이것저것 뒤지며 찾다, 뒤적거리다
Korean pronunciation: **럼**미지
Example Sentences
- Mom caught me rummaging through the cookie jar at midnight.
- He spent an hour rummaging through old files to find the contract.
- The detective rummaged through the suspect's belongings for evidence.
rummage
VERB//ˈrʌmɪdʒ//
to search for something by moving things around carelessly
A teenager rummages through her dresser drawers looking for something
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Rummage for the package, ignore the damage!
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Origin
From Middle Dutch 'ruimen' meaning 'to clear out or make room', related to 'ruim' meaning 'roomy' or 'spacious'. The word was borrowed into English in the 16th century, originally used in nautical contexts for clearing cargo.
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“Mom caught me rummaging through the cookie jar at midnight.”
“He spent an hour rummaging through old files to find the contract.”
“The detective rummaged through the suspect's belongings for evidence.”
“She had a good rummage in the garage sale and found vintage clothes.”
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