Meaning of the word rummage in English
What does rummage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rummage
US /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/
Verb
to search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
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She began to rummage through her purse for her keys.
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He had to rummage through a pile of old clothes to find his favorite shirt.
Noun
an unsystematic and untidy search through a mass or receptacle
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After a quick rummage, she found the missing document.
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The police conducted a thorough rummage of the suspect's apartment.