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Rummaging: meaning, definitions and examples

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rummaging

 

[ หˆrสŒmษชdส’ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

searching through

Rummaging refers to the act of searching through things in a hurried or chaotic manner, often looking for something specific or just exploring what is available. It commonly implies a lack of organization in the process of searching.

Synonyms

digging, scrummaging, searching, sifting

Examples of usage

  • She was rummaging through the attic for old photographs.
  • He spent hours rummaging through the thrift store for hidden treasures.
  • The dog was rummaging through the trash can.
  • They were rummaging through their bags to find the lost keys.

Translations

Translations of the word "rummaging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revirando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เค—เคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช durchwรผhlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฑะธั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszukiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revolver

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurcalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋’ค์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ู„ูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prohledรกvรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehrabรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฟปๆ‰พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ premetanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฝja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axtarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revolver

Etymology

The word 'rummaging' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'to rummage,' which itself emerged from the word 'room.' The term was initially connected to the act of making a place tidy, but it evolved to imply a scrappy or haphazard search through items. It is believed to be influenced by the old French word 'romage,' meaning 'to clear out.' Over time, 'rummaging' has taken on a more casual connotation, often used when describing unauthorized searching, digging through possessions, or looking for something misplaced. This reflects a broader human behavior of exploration and discovery, whether it be in a physical space like a closet or metaphorically, as in exploring one's thoughts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,230, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.