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

Example:
She began to rummage through her purse for her keys.
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

Example:
After a quick rummage, she found the missing document.
The police conducted a thorough rummage of the suspect's apartment.