Ferreted: meaning, definitions and examples

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ferreted

 

[ หˆfษ›rษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

searching actively

To ferret means to search for something persistently and diligently, often digging into details that might be hidden or obscure. The term comes from the behavior of ferrets, which are known for burrowing into their surroundings to find prey.

Synonyms

dig, explore, hunt, search

Examples of usage

  • She ferreted through the drawers looking for her keys.
  • The journalist ferreted out the truth behind the scandal.
  • He ferreted around the attic, hoping to find old photos.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferreted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenterrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgegraben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditemukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะพะฟะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykopany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใ‚Š่ตทใ“ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouvert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenterrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulunan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ฒฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชุดู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜ๅ‡บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desenterrado

Etymology

The word 'ferret' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'ferret,' which signifies 'weasel', and is likely from the Latin 'furittus', meaning 'thief'. The term has evolved to denote not just the animal itselfโ€”which is known for its curious and inquisitive natureโ€”but also the act of searching out or uncovering things, akin to how these animals hunt. The application of 'ferret' in the context of searching or investigative work became prominent in the late 19th century, reflecting a figurative use of the animal's traits in human behavior. As the language developed, 'ferreted' emerged as the past tense form of the verb, maintaining the connotation of persistent searching and discovery.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,051, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.